<p>Dear 5mileapplication : Ultimately, your question is an $88,000 decision over the course of four years not to mention cost increases or additional pocket money/travel along the way. Consider the following elements :</p>
<p>[1] Alumni Network : Based on recruitment, Boston College’s alumni network is strong as well as the placements from the CSOM program across the Boston area and back into New York. You would be well advised to consult with UMaine to truly understand the institutions that would recruit from their business school. The average starting salary of those finding immediate work from CSOM has been about $60,000 per year based on an informal survery.</p>
<p>[2] Proximity : You will want to consider whether you want to work near a business center (Boston, New York) for career mobility or remain local. This could influence your decision making.</p>
<p>[3] Graduate Work : If a Master’s Degree program is in your sights, you might want to weigh those added costs into your undergraduate pricing.</p>
<p>[4] Undergraduate Experience : There is no doubt that a Division I experience at Boston College will be different than with the Maine program - although they will meet each other often during the Hockey season, little else will cross over.</p>
<p>Again, refer to the reference thread provided by jpm50 for more details.</p>