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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm trying to decide between Florida State (ranked 53) v. University of Central Florida (ranked 125).  Florida State is offering more money, but University of Central Florida offers better opportunities for the program my kid is interested in.  Other things are that the dorms at UCF are better than FSU - but you are more likely to get on-campus housing beyond freshman year than at UCF.  [/quote]
What program and have you visited both? Mine goes to UCF; visited FSU and decided not to apply. UCF has been great so far. [/quote]

Mine is very interested in animation.  We have not visited either, but plan to over spring break.  FSU has a animation program, but they only accept 10 from the incoming class (and unfortunately, my daughter did not apply in part because she didn't seriously consider FSU as an option - so she did the bare minimum, which meant not submitting the separate application to the film school nor applying to the Honor's college).  They do have other options though where you can major in art with a focus on electronic media or moving images.  Also, I think the communication department also has some sort of digital media program.  However, UCF has a much higher ranked animation program - and while it is competitive to get in (i.e. only 30 people accepted into the character animation program), there are other tracks that they offer (i.e. experimental animation).  UCF also seems to be near more internship/work opportunities.  We also like how the dorms are much nicer for first year students at UCF (i.e. at Towers they have a kitchen and private bedrooms).  For UCF, my daughter applied to and got accepted to the Honor's college (which would be super helpful for getting into the classes that she needs/wants).  In so many ways, UCF seems better for her - but there is almost a $20k difference over 4 years if she went to FSU v. UCF.  Once we actually visit the schools, we should probably finalize things.   What does your child like about UCF?   [/quote]

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