MSU Honors College vs Full Ride

softballgirl05
Thu, 02 Jan 2014 23:18:28 +0000

I would appreciate any input regarding my college decision. I have been accepted to Michigan State University, in the Lymann Briggs residential college and Honors College. I received a $5000/year scholarship through the HC along with a Professorial internship. In addition, my dad works for MSU, so I get half off tuition.

I was also awarded a full ride scholarship from Northern Michigan University (in Marquette) which covers tuition/fees and room/board for 4 years.

As a prospective chemistry major (with the intention to go to grad school), is the prestige of MSU honors college worth the extra money? The chem program at NMU is decent, but can’t really compare to the large program at MSU, especially the combined opportunities of Briggs and HC. Any thoughts regarding either school would be much appreciated!