Then, go to GMU. It’s got a solid reputation in the DC/Northern VA region and with Honors you’ll have access to smaller, more interactive classes along with extra opportunities. It’ll be up to you to take advantage of these opportunities, of course.
But even if (and that’s a big IF) there was a slight salary advantage to UMDCP, say 5K yearly which is the MAX I can imagine, you’d never make the difference the loan would cost you and you’d box your younger self’s ears for not making the calculation beforehand.
And if you do well at GMU the most typical result would be that you’d get the exact same job and the exact same salary as a UMDCP grad.
Plus, with Honors+being on campus, you’d probably get an on-campus experience as good or even better than at UMDCP.
In short, GMU is your best choice by a mile.
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