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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In this current unstable economic environment I would pick UVA and invest the difference for grad school[/quote]

If your child is doing CS at CMU, they will never need to go to grad school. Entry level salaries at Google, Facebook, et al are well above $100K for a 22 year-old from a top-tier CS program (CMU is in the same league with Stanford, MIT, Cal Tech, etc.)

I'm a huuuuuuuuuuuge fan of bargain public schools like the UMD Honors College, but this one is a no-brainer. CMU without a doubt.[/quote]

My Dd is right now deciding between UMD Honors Colleges (with merit aid) and CMU (no aid).  Comp Sci-Very difficult.  [/quote]

PP here:
That is a really difficult choice for your family. It is a blessing, but still difficult! Congrats to your daughter, she sounds like a very smart young woman.

Both programs are very challenging. I would go back to CMU and try to negotiate for more financial aid. UMD Honors College is very prestigious and well-known among other tech schools and tech companies. Your daughter is also a URM for CMU CS, so they should be giving you some money.

If CMU will match or exceed the financial aid AND you can afford the remaining expenses, I'd probably recommend CMU. UMD CS is not in the same league as Stanford/CMU/MIT.

That said, as a woman in tech and coming out of UMD Honors with a degree in CS, she will still probably get lots of calls from Facebook, Google, etc. So the end goal may not be so different and you save a lot of money.

One thing to consider - if she dislikes the CS program, what would be her 2nd choice major? Could she remain in the UMD Honors College if she switches majors? You to need to play out all these scenarios with her. [/quote]

Thank-you for your thoughts.  I am doubting CM will every come close to instate MD + aid when they offered no aid.  We are lucky to be able to even consider CM without aid but it would really change our lifestyle (affecting other kids)  and retirement plans.[/quote]

We are in the same boat, PP, will you pay deposit on May 1 or April 30? Is it ok to pay on the last day?[/quote]

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