<p>rukun,</p>
<p>There’s no clear answer. If money is such a big factor, then I guess the most sensible thing to do is to go to universities in Hong Kong instead and if that person really wants to come to the US, there’s always one-year master program. That route would probably make more economic sense.</p>
<p>FYI,</p>
<p>I know a guy that went to La Salle and got into UNC. He transferred to NU after his freshman year. So apparently, TO HIM, it’s worth the extra.</p>