hayhayden, I have already done that and I think you misunderstood me. I didn't mean CMU's faculty weren't impressive. That would be crazy! The Tisch faculty just obviously has more active Broadway experience by nature of being in NY while CMUers have spent more time in regional theatre and have devoted more of their careers to teaching which might not be bad. They definitely get results for their students!
soozievt, that is scholarships and is the exception. Congrats by the way!
How much did Tisch offer you in grants and whatnot? My understanding is that they are notoriously bad with their offers. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong because it is the main reason I'm not going to apply there. CMU also has half scholarships if you can get them.