<p>I’m stuck with this decision too (pending my almost sure rejection from MIT in mid-March). I live in Wisconsin and will be in engineering. I know Wisconsin’s engineering program as a whole is stronger than Minnesota’s, plus Madison is only about an hour and a half from me, while Minnesota is a 6 hour drive, so I’d rather choose Madison. However, Minnesota is offering $11,500 a year for 4 years, Madison is only offering $2250 (valedictorian scholarship) plus whatever other scholarships I win (probably no more than $3000, at the most). </p>
<p>Is it worth it to go to Madison, spend the extra money but get the “prestige” boost? Or is there really no reason to turn down UMN’s scholarship?</p>
<p>Thanks for any advice.</p>