SoCal18

So I was crunching some numbers, and I realized that if I go to Indiana I would have to take out roughly 65k in loans. This translates into $500-1000/month over a 10-25yr period. So now I'm going through a dilemma...Is IU worth it over SDSU? I plan to major in Finance, and IU's program is excellent, as is the average starting salary of an IU grad. And maybe since I'll be in finance, I will understand ways to decrease the capital at a much faster rate, who knows?

My parents clearly want me to go to SDSU, and they know I would pretty much graduate debt free -- and they want that for me. But I really think IU is the best place for me. And although this is just speculation, I think I would have a better college experience and I truly believe I will have a better future and career if I go there.

But I really don't know. Maybe my gut is overpowering my brain...or maybe IU is really worth the extra 65k. So I was just wondering your opinion. With your knowledge of IU, SDSU, or financing education in general, do you believe it is worth it?

Thank you so much.

Also, I'm still waiting on UMiami, Pepperdine, LMU, and I have also been accepted to Florida State and UPortland. But I'm almost positive that IU and SDSU will be my final two choices.