Rutgers New Brunswick or Fordham?

happy1
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:26:05 +0000

There are obvious differences between the schools – a mid-size private Jesuit university in the Bronx (or Manhattan depending on which campus) versus a large state university in NJ. My S is having a great experience and getting an excellent education at Fordham but unfortunately money is part of the equation. You really have to talk with your parents and see what their limitations are in terms of what they can spend for your education. If you go to Rutgers, would they have the money to help you pay for grad school? Also, I don’t think all of the letters regarding scholarships at Fordham have gone out – I’m not sure what you need these days to get merit aid but you may want to see if you qualify for any money.