Arizona, Wisconsin or Loyola (Chicago)?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If they want a smaller college environment, Loyola might be worth considering, especially to save money. I'm sure they have good programs and DC could do REUs in the summer at larger R1 universities. DC would get a lot of individual attention in a smaller major like physics and it could be fun exploring a msjor city as an undergrad.

Loyola is still 17,000 undergrads so obv smaller than AZ and WI but also not small. And if they wanted a smaller college environment I don’t think they’d would’ve applied to these 3 schools at all.

NP. It's meant comparatively, hence "smaller" rather than "small." 17,000 is still significantly smaller than 40,000+.

[Anonymous]

VA TECH

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If they want a smaller college environment, Loyola might be worth considering, especially to save money. I'm sure they have good programs and DC could do REUs in the summer at larger R1 universities. DC would get a lot of individual attention in a smaller major like physics and it could be fun exploring a msjor city as an undergrad.

Loyola is still 17,000 undergrads so obv smaller than AZ and WI but also not small. And if they wanted a smaller college environment I don’t think they’d would’ve applied to these 3 schools at all.

NP. It's meant comparatively, hence "smaller" rather than "small." 17,000 is still significantly smaller than 40,000+.

I understand that. My main point is that if they wanted a small college environment they wouldn’t have applied to these 3 schools.

[Anonymous]

UMBC!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This list rated AZ as the #4 physics undergrad program in the US: https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/physical-sciences/physics/rankings/top-ranked/

They have WI as #12.

So given that plus the cost difference id pick AZ. I wouldn’t consider Loyola as it’s less of a name brand school and I don’t think Chicago is a good college town really. I’d rather be in Tucson or Madison for undergrad.

No, according to the link you shared, for undergraduate physics degrees, Wisconsin is 6 and Arizona is 11.

I don’t think that difference matters but it should be corrected. Sounds like OPs kid has two great choices. I don’t think Loyola should be under consideration.

You’re right. I didn’t click the “best bachelors degree” link so was looking at best universities for physics overall. However, I would guess many if not most kids who major in physics will also attend grad school?

Many who attend grad school pick a different school. It’s certainly broadening academically to do so.

[Anonymous]

University of Arizona is the easy choice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If they want a smaller college environment, Loyola might be worth considering, especially to save money. I'm sure they have good programs and DC could do REUs in the summer at larger R1 universities. DC would get a lot of individual attention in a smaller major like physics and it could be fun exploring a msjor city as an undergrad.

Loyola is still 17,000 undergrads so obv smaller than AZ and WI but also not small. And if they wanted a smaller college environment I don’t think they’d would’ve applied to these 3 schools at all.

NP. It's meant comparatively, hence "smaller" rather than "small." 17,000 is still significantly smaller than 40,000+.

I understand that. My main point is that if they wanted a small college environment they wouldn’t have applied to these 3 schools.

That's not what's being discussed though. We're just comparing the 3 schools that are actually on the table.

[Anonymous]

100K more for a Wisconsin degree over any decent school? No way!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If they want a smaller college environment, Loyola might be worth considering, especially to save money. I'm sure they have good programs and DC could do REUs in the summer at larger R1 universities. DC would get a lot of individual attention in a smaller major like physics and it could be fun exploring a msjor city as an undergrad.

Eh I doubt this kid wants a smaller college if these are the 3 schools they’re considering…

And Chicago is not that fun of a city

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You obviously know nothing about Chicago.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wisco is by far the best school.
Arizona has by far the best weather.
Loyola is giving you by far the best price.

Which of these factors is most important to you and your kid? That's the one you choose.

+1. This! For undergrad, aim for the best school since kids may change their major over the course their college experience. If you can afford it and weather is not an issue, go with Wisco.

Cost is a huge consideration though.. I'm assuming your kid plans on a masters degree or beyond. Plan for that financially and decide.

[Anonymous]

I hate the cold so would certainly do Arizona! YMMV.

[Anonymous]

Whichever is cheapest.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If they want a smaller college environment, Loyola might be worth considering, especially to save money. I'm sure they have good programs and DC could do REUs in the summer at larger R1 universities. DC would get a lot of individual attention in a smaller major like physics and it could be fun exploring a msjor city as an undergrad.

Loyola is still 17,000 undergrads so obv smaller than AZ and WI but also not small. And if they wanted a smaller college environment I don’t think they’d would’ve applied to these 3 schools at all.

NP. It's meant comparatively, hence "smaller" rather than "small." 17,000 is still significantly smaller than 40,000+.

I understand that. My main point is that if they wanted a small college environment they wouldn’t have applied to these 3 schools.

That's not what's being discussed though. We're just comparing the 3 schools that are actually on the table.

Ok so in comparing them, I highly doubt OP’s kid cares about a smaller environment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If they want a smaller college environment, Loyola might be worth considering, especially to save money. I'm sure they have good programs and DC could do REUs in the summer at larger R1 universities. DC would get a lot of individual attention in a smaller major like physics and it could be fun exploring a msjor city as an undergrad.

Eh I doubt this kid wants a smaller college if these are the 3 schools they’re considering…

And Chicago is not that fun of a city

i

You obviously know nothing about Chicago.

I lived there for 4 years. It is lame.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your thoughts? Merit aid for AZ and Loyola. FA $10000, merit aid for AZ and Loyola (20G and 30G).

Arizona you have got to be kidding.
Do you not know how to read?