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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  DC does not want in state for a specific reason, and I don't blame them.

Yes, we can "afford" the $300K, but it will wipe out all of DC's inheritance, which they are willing to do, but they are 17 and not exactly aware of financial consequences of such a decision.

My question is, "is it worth $300K".   It's the summer start that's adding an extra $20K, and although that's about 6% or so of the total, it still adds to putting the budget over.  Quite frankly, I didn't expect summer start to be so pricey.

They did apply to and get merit aid from small private colleges, but they aren't as keen on those, and those colleges aren't as good for the major (it's not CS).

My understanding is that PSU has an amazing alumni network, and that is no small thing.  Also, IF DC decides to change majors (which I could see happening), I'm thinking PSU would be better for that, too.

But the aid from GMU is also no small thing, and yes, I'm aware of the GPA requirements.

We are so torn about this decision.  Overall, I do think PSU is better but is it "better" for $300k?[/quote]

Quit mentioning 300,000.  It is 300,000 minus the cost of GMU.

I would encourage your child to apply to some other flagship schools so you have another option that is similar to Penn State.  It seems like DC wants a football school.   I bet Iowa comes in under GMU.  Last year my kid was all in around 34-35 and he was TO and a good but not great student.   Maybe Minnesota?  Kentucky has auto merit.  Same with WVU.  Mizzou offers in-state tuition after a year.  What about Temple?  It isn't that expensive.

People love Penn State.  I get it.  DS is probably going there next year but we are in-state.        
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The major is not a popular major, and most colleges, even large flagships, don't offer it. That's why we are limited to schools like GMU or Penn State.  If it weren't for the major, then yes, we would've looked a lot of other less expensive oos.[/quote]

Is majoring in this major the only path to being able to work in a desired career? Is there another way to get there? [/quote]
That's a good question.  I think there are other pathways to get there, but DC doesn't want to major in those other pathways as it would be a lot harder and does not focus on certain aspects of the career path.[/quote]

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