Madison vs. Minnesota vs. Michigan vs. Northwestern

sindarlord
Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:30:19 +0000

You likely won’t be getting any aid from Michigan, so it doesn’t really make since to pay full tuition to go there. The other publics (I’m assuming Minnesota or Wisconsin for you) are much cheaper because of in-state tuition and reciprocity, and the large hike in tuition just doesn’t make Michigan worth it.

For Northwestern, follow a wait and see approach. If you are accepted, determine if the financial aid they provide (and they will provide aid) is large enough for you to attend. If you are rejected, then the decision is made.

Personally, I’d go for UW-Madison now and send in the hosing deposit. It is just the best bang for your buck as of now. Then wait for Northwestern, and if come spring you decide you can and will attend, you easily can get a refund back from Madison for the housing deposit. Michigan is too expensive, and Minnesota is too crowded/not for you prestigiously.

Good luck!