Northeastern vs BU vs University of Florida

Med school costs about $150 k, right? Your parents will pay $125k total.

So you are already behind. The max you can take out in student loans is about $27,000 over the course of four years. Even if you choose NE, you will be on the hook for almost that much. Will you qualify for subsidized loans? If not, you will be on the hook for interest too. So economically, especially given the financial uncertainty we are all now facing, UF makes the most sense by far.

If you do end up going to med school, you will be facing a massive debt. If you go to UF, you will be in a much more manageable position upon graduation.

Many premeds fall off that path, regardless of the college they attend. If that happens to you, choose a different major. UF has plenty. I think BU is a real no. Personally, I am not a fan of Northeastern for a couple of reasons. The coop system can be great, but it’s also disruptive. Your friends leave and you don’t know when you might see them again. A lot of students end up doing unfulfilling jobs that they feel don’t prepare them for what they may want to do in the future. And with the economic downturn, who knows how the coop program will cope. That said, some kind of work experience is better than none. But for the debt you will incur, is it worth it? Maybe?