Full Ride vs. $25,000/yr+ at Better School? HELP!

So it’s coming down to the nitty gritty, many of my friends know exactly where they are going…but I’m still on the fence. I’m leaning towards West Chester, but I have just received another scholarship from Cabrini of $8,000 for practically no reason. (I think they desperately want me :slight_smile: )

Cabrini already costs $<0 (I’m in the negative right now) including AP credit along the way. With $8000, I will be able to live at Cabrini for about $3,000-$3,500/yr. This changes the game, $3,000 is do able for our family. If I decide to stay at home, it’ll cost $-5,000/yr

I’m taking a second look at Cabrini, b/c perhaps given its lower stats of accepted/enrolled students, getting a competitive GPA for med school will be easier. With easier classes and less competition this might be possible. I’d also be in the Honors College/Dorm here as well.

That being said, I’m well aware that research/med opportunities are pretty limited, and that the MCAT prep there will be subpar.

Thoughts?!