<p>I have no idea what to do. </p>
<p>Here is what is going through my mind. </p>
<p>Northeastern has the most focused and developed Computer Science program. I love Boston and the school, and I would be in the honors program. However, it’s the most expensive. I would owe about 30k a year. </p>
<p>UVA is a good school with a good reputation, but not as focused of a Computer Science program. It’s more engineering based, with a Computer Science focus. However, I would owe about 20k a year.</p>
<p>TCNJ (I live in NJ) I can attend for basically no cost. However, their Computer Science program is not nearly as developed as either of the other schools. </p>
<p>Any advice is greatly appreciated… I am so lost. I love Northeastern, but is the debt worth the education/experience? :/</p>
<p>Meaning:</p>
<p>Northeastern = $120,000 in debt
Virginia = $80,000 in debt
TCNJ = free</p>
<p>TCNJ does have ABET accreditation in computer science and computer engineering, so its courses and curricula do meet a decent minimum peer review standard. Given the debt levels you would incur at the other schools (greater than the pay level of new graduates in the field, which is the limit that some suggest; others suggest more conservative limits of half that or the subsidized Stafford loan limit of $23,000), TCNJ is the most sensible choice.</p>
<p>You did not apply to Rutgers?</p>
<p>The only loans you can take out on your own are the Staffords, so Northeastern and UVA are impossible without finding a co-signer who is willing to go into debt for you.</p>
<p>The price is right at TCNJ. Go there and don’t look back.</p>
<p>Select UVA - great environment - well roundedness- prestigious.</p>
<p>Take OOS only 30% - is competitive- take best from OOS</p>
<p>Will prep you to get along and work with other people.</p>