Match + Chance - junior interested in public policy, journalism, policy, etc. (I am the oldest of immigrant parents so I'm pretty clueless about some stuff!)

the thing is that im not sure. at the moment, we have money saved up for down payment for a house, but if we do end up buying a house, we’ll be in debt. they said theyll pay for as much as they can, but our situation might change in a few years. my in-state is uic !! loyola is also a safety but thats one that depends on merit aid because it is VERY pricey + disproportionately to the value of the degree imo