Georgetown vs UVA vs Northwestern?

mom2collegekids
Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:06:40 +0000

Likeaboss…

What kind of kid are you? I know that you’re looking forward to being away from parents (what college kid isn’t… ) However, are you the type that might want to come home for family celebrations & holidays…birthdays, T-giving, etc?

You say to assume costs will be the same, but when you add in long-distance travel, often that can require some extra bucks…especially if parents will be assisting you with move-in, move out (their travel costs, hotels, car rentals, etc)…or you’ll want your parents to attend things like Parents Weekend. Will the extra travel costs be a financial burden to your family?

Again, I know you said to assume costs are similar…are they? Will your costs be similar? Or, will one require loans or larger loans?