Kluge Scholars @ Columbia vs. Fordham Honors programs and dean's scholarship?

Columbia University total annual COA is about $77,000.

For a four year degree, the total COA will exceed $308,000.

Sure Columbia is in a super elite class with the University of Chicago and other Ivies & Ivy equivalents, but $300,000 + buys a graduate or professional degree at any school in the country.

Fordham is the better option unless you are very wealthy & have readily available funds that will not impact your lifestyle.