Accepted into the first three and likely to be accepted into OR State.
Net price for each?
My family is not likely to receive any form of financial aid or unsub loans, and I’ll be on campus for at least the first year. Only scholarship I know of so far is a $7,000 annual from IUPUI, but still waiting on FAFSA. According to College Board:
SDSU: $26,158
SJSU: $27,619
IUPUI: $31,729
OR State: $42,566
Where would you like to work after graduation?
Are there any factors that would cause IUPUI or Oregon State to be worth a premium price to you and your parents over SDSU or SJSU?
SJSU’s proximity to Silicon Valley makes it compelling for a lot of engineering students.
Based on your cost estimates, I would guess that you’re OOS for California?
What are your parents saying about how much they’ll pay?
I don’t see ANY reason to pay that for IUPUI…it’s essentially a commuter/suitcase school.
Oregon state isn’t worth that either.
Yes, I live in California. After more research I had decided against IUPUI for the most part so I just wanted to see if anyone would change my mind. I would probably like to work in California post graduation. I was originally attracted to Oregon for the ability to minor in Nuclear Engineering or Renewable Materials/Energy, but I’m not so sure it’s worth it.
It’s not IMO, particularly if you will return to CA after school.
I think it really might come down between SJSU and SDSU.
@mom2collegekids I agree with you that staying “in state” makes sense if you can so I wont argue that logic.For the OP look at your California options.
However, “I don’t see ANY reason to pay that for IUPUI…it’s essentially a commuter/suitcase school.” is not true anymore. It’s true that housing demand is greater than supply on campus, but the school is ringed with housing that is diverse and less expensive than campus housing.
I guess if crossing a street to get to school as a Sophomore is commuting then I guess you are correct. IUPUI has evolved into a vibrant urban campus in it’s own right. Lots to do in a good town. The TOWER housing is the best freshman dorm in the Midwest IMHO. Colts, Pacers, Indy Eleven, Victory field, Circle Center, IUPUI Basketball and Volleyball, ethnic restaurants, museums, 250 majors etc…There are a lot of reasons to go to IUPUI.
Every school can be characterized in one way or another. Both good and bad.
@Lance64 I say visit if you are at all interested. You might be surprised.
$4k to $5/year more is $16,000 - $20,000 for 4 years. If money is tight, that is a drawback. Plus if it is not really heads and shoulders above, then it would not be good in weighing out via cost/benefit. The two that are most likely - look at the pros/cons; make another visit. Good luck.