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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What is the alternative?[/quote]

At this point, Fordham (COA less than Pitt), Northeastern ($89k!!!!), and possibly Case Western (child is not interested at all, but it remains a distant option).

DH and I suspect she'll change her mind re: major.  Funding-wise, we have the money but just because we can, doesn't mean we should...[/quote]

Hi! I went to Pitt in parent times.  Does your kid have an in-state option?  Maryland? VA Tech?  Delaware?  I am a big Pitt advocate but not in favor of spending say $25K more over those schools.

I know zero about Fordham but my dad worked for CWRU.

Of the options you present above, I think that Pitt is a strong option.  You are wise to give careful consideration.

Where does your kid want to live and work after college?  That should factor in.  Northeastern's strengths are Boston and co-ops from my outsider's view.  The price is ridiculous.  No need to pay that over Pitt.  Unless maybe a Boston career is the dream.

CWRU's downside is Cleveland.  My parents live near there now (because my dad worked there).  While there are fun things to do in Cleveland, I just think Pittsburgh and Oakland are superior. It would be ridiculous to go point by point on this - but if necessary just check it out for yourself.  Pittsburgh's more revitalized is easy shorthand.  I also feel that CWRU is mainly STEM.  I have known people connected to the business programs.  But it's a STEM school at the heart.  Pitt, on the other hand, places a lot of value on humanities.  And has a wide variety of recognized strengths.

Regarding Pitt dorms, I lived in a study lounge for 2 months my first year and I don't even remember my roommates' names.  But it was not a problem experience.  After 2 months, I got a single in Lothrop which I had for the rest of my time at Pitt.  I liked that a lot.  I had friends who had triples in the older buildings near the William Pitt Union.  And doubles in the Towers.  And I know where the overflow Hampton Inn is.  I have been college shopping with 2 kids recently and I don't find these rooming arrangements sub-par.  They vary in appeal and might be average.  But that doesn't seem like a deal-breaker to me.  There are a variety of other dorms I didn't experience.  Is there a specific issue about the dorms?  Pitt let us paint our rooms so my mom and I painted my first Lothrop single yellow.  And I had a wall-to-wall carpet and a big closet and a sink.  All good as far as what I needed.

I felt Pitt students were pretty humble and interested in their studies.  And professors enjoyed their jobs and liked working with students.  The local scenery/area around the Cathedral is pretty cool.  And there are urban cultural amenities.  Plus all the medical facilities for those who want to work/do practicums. (CWRU is similarly advantaged here).

If you have any specific questions, I'd be happy to take a shot at answering.[/quote]

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