<p>But the fact of the matter is that brand name schools just happen to have better programs in general.</p>
<p>But you’re overlooking the elephant in the room… HOW WILL YOU pay the amount that Columbia will expect you to pay? </p>
<p>Have you rec’d your FA pkg? If so, what’s in it? How much in grants? How much in LOANS? What do you still owe?</p>
<p>Again, I’m concerned that you’ve been given a full year’s worth of loans for one semester. That can mislead you into thinking that next year will be affordable.</p>