Anonymous
Post 11/17/2025 17:29     Subject: Alt to Georgetown
What are the stats? That will make a difference with merit. Is your kid top of class? If strong, expect the following (range) of merit:

Cities:
Case Western ($20-35k at least of merit per year if you show enough DI)
Tulane - you might qualify for merit if EA and strong!!
American - might qualify for merit!
Pitt
Rochester ($15-25k merit)
Fordham

Non-Urban:
Elon ($20-25k merit)
Richmond (lots of merit for top kids)
Denison
Dickinson
Lehigh
Lafayette
Miami-Oh ($20-40k merit)
Davidson/Wake (if the kid is top of class, merit is possible)
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2025 17:27     Subject: Alt to Georgetown
Anonymous wrote:If you can’t afford Georgetown, just go to a state flagship.


Probably the right path. Unless pre-med, biochemistry is going to require a graduate degree for any real career. Go to UMD, save $250-300K, and then pick somewhere for grad school.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2025 17:23     Subject: Alt to Georgetown
If you can’t afford Georgetown, just go to a state flagship.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2025 17:21     Subject: Alt to Georgetown
Maybe University of Rochester? It is a tier down from GU, so your DC may be eligible for a merit award from Rochester. I think that it is strong in the scienes and located in a city.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2025 17:19     Subject: Alt to Georgetown
Anonymous wrote:Villanova


Villanova is just as expensive as Georgetown.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2025 17:07     Subject: Alt to Georgetown
DePaul will most likely give you gobs of merit. You trade dollars for selectivity, career bump, prestige, etc.

Anonymous
Post 11/17/2025 17:04     Subject: Alt to Georgetown
Villanova
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2025 16:20     Subject: Alt to Georgetown
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:GU for biochem? There have got to be some great options. Try Case Western.


Case Western is also $92K. I think the point of the post was that GU was too expensive. [/quote
Case offers merit aid though.


Case is well known for offering generous merit aid. A student who is competitive for GU would likely be a good candidate for merit aid at Case, thus bringing down the cost quite a bit.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2025 16:20     Subject: Alt to Georgetown
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My son loved GU. But $$$ is a factor. I just can't see how the school is worth $96K/yr. Can you give me some alternatives to consider? He's interested in biochemistry so a good arts and science school. He liked the small campus size and access to town. He also likes that it's relatively close to home.


American University Honors College? They give great merit for strong students.

Not anymore, I think they are running out of money
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2025 16:19     Subject: Alt to Georgetown
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:GU for biochem? There have got to be some great options. Try Case Western.


Case Western is also $92K. I think the point of the post was that GU was too expensive. [/quote
Case offers merit aid though.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2025 16:16     Subject: Alt to Georgetown
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:GU for biochem? There have got to be some great options. Try Case Western.


RPI is good too. Or any state flagship.


RPI is only $87K, so much cheaper.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2025 16:15     Subject: Alt to Georgetown
Anonymous wrote:GU for biochem? There have got to be some great options. Try Case Western.


Case Western is also $92K. I think the point of the post was that GU was too expensive.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2025 16:14     Subject: Alt to Georgetown
Anonymous wrote:GU for biochem? There have got to be some great options. Try Case Western.


RPI is good too. Or any state flagship.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2025 16:12     Subject: Alt to Georgetown
GU for biochem? There have got to be some great options. Try Case Western.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2025 15:43     Subject: Alt to Georgetown
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:University of Richmond is beautiful.


It's just as expensive as Georgetown and not nearly as good.


The social scene is really intense at Richmond.