<p>If you were thinking about transferring to University of Florida, I would say that would be a pretty wise decision, because Emory is not that much more prestigious than UF.</p>
<p>However, Florida International is pretty much an unknown school outside of Miami.</p>
<p>I know a lot of kids on CC claim that what undergraduate school you go to does not matter, but I strongly disagree.</p>
<p>All other things being equal, Emory is a much better launching pad to graduate school.</p>
<p>While your concerns about the well being of your family are admirable, in your case, I think these expenditures on Emory are indeed worthwhile. </p>
<p>This is not to say that FIU is a bad school. I know people who have gotten into medical school and pharmacy school from FIU. But Emory is a top 20 school, and “labels” are important in life.</p>