NCSU or WSU

[TheShepherdsKeep]

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Hi everyone, I received 2 acceptances to WSU and NCSU. I am WICHE for WSU so I can obtain instate tuition and for NCSU, I can obtain instate tuition due to my military service. I know I should go to the cheapest school, but my concern is distance. WSU would be the closest to my family 8 hr flight versus a 10 hr flight to Raleigh. Both great schools, so just wanting other opinions and perspectives to consider. My main focus is mixed animal and or shelter medicine.
(Btw WSU is my top choice, still need to hear back from 5 others schools)

Thank you!

 

[JaynaAli]

The difference between an 8 vs 10 hour flight seems pretty negligible to me. Especially if you’re only making that flight a couple times a year, since neither is really short enough to pop in for a day/weekend visit. Just purely considering flights, I would assume it’s likely going to be cheaper to fly out of Raleigh vs Pullman and probably more flights/better times available too just because it would be a larger airport. Those flights from tiny little airports can be way more expensive than at a larger hub.

You’re going to get a great education at either school. Truly, cost should be your biggest concern. You’re in a good spot with either option, but I’d do everything you can to set yourself up for future success by minimizing your debt and going to the cheapest school.

 

[TheShepherdsKeep]

The difference between an 8 vs 10 hour flight seems pretty negligible to me. Especially if you’re only making that flight a couple times a year, since neither is really short enough to pop in for a day/weekend visit. Just purely considering flights, I would assume it’s likely going to be cheaper to fly out of Raleigh vs Pullman and probably more flights/better times available too just because it would be a larger airport. Those flights from tiny little airports can be way more expensive than at a larger hub.

You’re going to get a great education at either school. Truly, cost should be your biggest concern. You’re in a good spot with either option, but I’d do everything you can to set yourself up for future success by minimizing your debt and going to the cheapest school.

Thank you for your feedback!