UW Madison CS vs. Purdue CIT vs. GA Tech CM

I would hold out for the in-state schools if you can. They offer the most value for the money. All the other schools are basically triple the tuition. Are you able to afford those schools without taking on a pile of debt? If not, then you’re better off at community college to start off, than going to a school you can’t afford. Trust me, it’s far better to sacrifice and transfer later than be crippled financially.