Does undergraduate prestige matter

mynameiswhatever
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 01:59:14 +0000

Considering all aspects of where you are going to college is important. I’m assuming you have visited both campuses so that you’re making YOUR own decision?

I have a DC around your age, and it is absolutely imperative to me that she gets to see each college to which she is applying. This includes both the college itself and the neighborhood.

As another poster mentioned, perhaps staying closer to your home is also part of the calculus. All other indications seem to point to going to the full-ride state school (which is closer to your home).

I’m assuming you have time to make your decision. If so, research the heck out of this. I would go with the state school., all things considered. But, you should make your own decision with guidance from your parents and other trusted advisers.

From what I’ve seen/read, you will do fine regardless of your decision.