So i need some convincing....I was born and raised in Philly but have lived in Denver for several years. I was accepted at Colorado (class of 48, brand new everything) and will spend about 80k for four years as compare to spending a grip more at PENN. Both are great schools....do any Quakers out there feel that going to penn is worth the extra couple hundred thousand. Any advice would mean a ton....this decision is driving me nuts....
for anyone at to going to PENN
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is it 80k for everything (tuition, fees, living)? I didn't apply to colorado so i'm not sure how much it is but for me, penn didn't seem like it's worth the tuition they charge (yes, i was accepted. but i also declined their offer for state schools). i was going to consider going if they offered me dean's but they didn't so i declined their offer. i didn't like the city too much and the school's facilities (mostly the basement lecture halls & sim labs) was a big turn off.
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I'm planning on going to upenn at this point. I'm on the waitlist for my state school which would be vastly cheaper... penn is my #1 choice anyway, so it gives me an excuse to go there 🙂 If I were you, I would strongly consider staying in state. As much as I love penn, it's hard to justify well over 200k difference if you have that cheaper option. good luck with your decision
I chose UPenn over my state school (Stonybrook) primarily because I loved the school's atmosphere and campus. I felt like I fit right in, and I would be happy being there for 4 years of my life.
$200K difference is no joke, but choose the school you liked more during your interview...solely basing your decision on money isn't always the best. good luck!
$200K difference is no joke, but choose the school you liked more during your interview...solely basing your decision on money isn't always the best. good luck!
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