UMD or Susquehanna

gemeagles
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 02:39:51 +0000

My DD really likes the fit and feel of a small LAC with a tight knit community and small classes. She was accepted to and tentatively decided on Susquehanna. Awarded presidential scholarship and dept grant - total COA would be $23,000.
We are in Maryland so she applied to UMD but didn’t think she would get in as it’s gotten super competitive. She was accepted and into scholars. Isn’t at all excited about the size but everyone keeps telling her she can’t turn it down. COA = $26,000.
Major is Public Health/Communications

Any insight on small LAC vs. state flagship. I know ranking and name wise UMD wins.