Anonymous
Post 11/17/2024 18:07     Subject: UMD In-state or Virginia Tech
Anonymous wrote:For those that turned down UMD in-state for VT, why did you choose VT?


One or more of 4 reasons I can think of:
1. Major unavailable
2. Location (Didn't like UMD's location)
3. Geographic profile (Rural vs. suburban)
4. Demographic profile (Didn't like the demo at UMD)
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2024 17:49     Subject: UMD In-state or Virginia Tech
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:VT is not worth OOS tuition if MD is an option.


Why not?


Well down to brass tacks, UMD $30,185 in state and VA Tech is $62,014 OOS. But having lectured at both, I would pick VT for the setting, the campus, the spirit, the hokie stone. DC was excited when we toured and was to apply but got into UVA ED.

So depending upon school, you are paying north of $80k for COA?
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2024 17:46     Subject: Re:UMD In-state or Virginia Tech
Anonymous wrote:Would you choose UVA over UMD in state?


No.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2024 17:46     Subject: UMD In-state or Virginia Tech
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:VT is not worth OOS tuition if MD is an option.


Why not?


Well down to brass tacks, UMD $30,185 in state and VA Tech is $62,014 OOS. But having lectured at both, I would pick VT for the setting, the campus, the spirit, the hokie stone. DC was excited when we toured and was to apply but got into UVA ED.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2024 17:44     Subject: Re:UMD In-state or Virginia Tech
Anonymous wrote:Would you choose UVA over UMD in state?

depends. I wouldn't for CS/Eng.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2024 17:43     Subject: UMD In-state or Virginia Tech
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t pay OOS for either one if I had in state at either one.


Neither would I, and I certainly wouldn't pay for OOS to be in College Park. It's such a dump.


OOS (baring scholarship) is almost never a better deal than instate with similar stats. I'm shocked how many people pay OOS public school tuition for their kids. Not smart.

WM $42k in state or UMD $46k (with some merit) OOS for computer science...kid chose UMD.

UMD is T20 for CS, so that makes sense.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2024 17:41     Subject: UMD In-state or Virginia Tech
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t pay OOS for either one if I had in state at either one.


Neither would I, and I certainly wouldn't pay for OOS to be in College Park. It's such a dump.

A dump? Cool little downtown and campus is nice.

Downtown is nice. They completely revitalized it. Better location if you want a city nearby. Academics much better. Not sure about athletics. UMD esp if in state.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2024 17:40     Subject: UMD In-state or Virginia Tech
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:VT is not worth OOS tuition if MD is an option.


Why not?

Because UMD > Vtech in every ranking, if that's important to you.

But, if your kid wants a different setting, and you can afford it and don't care about rankings, then go for it.

By the by, UMD beats Vtech in football pretty much every year.


Is UMD football still poorly attended? At least VT fans care.


… Because that’s worth paying OOS tuition for.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2024 17:38     Subject: UMD In-state or Virginia Tech
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t pay OOS for either one if I had in state at either one.


Neither would I, and I certainly wouldn't pay for OOS to be in College Park. It's such a dump.


OOS (baring scholarship) is almost never a better deal than instate with similar stats. I'm shocked how many people pay OOS public school tuition for their kids. Not smart.

WM $42k in state or UMD $46k (with some merit) OOS for computer science...kid chose UMD.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2024 17:24     Subject: UMD In-state or Virginia Tech
That was a reply to my first post where I mentioned she started during Covid . Students didn’t go to games in 2020. And no frat parties.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2024 17:10     Subject: UMD In-state or Virginia Tech
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t pay OOS for either one if I had in state at either one.


Neither would I, and I certainly wouldn't pay for OOS to be in College Park. It's such a dump.


OOS (baring scholarship) is almost never a better deal than instate with similar stats. I'm shocked how many people pay OOS public school tuition for their kids. Not smart.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2024 17:07     Subject: UMD In-state or Virginia Tech
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Just specific to her it felt isolated. Granted, there were no football games and big parties, She went on hikes and did lots of outdoorsy stuff. I would chalk it up to Covid however the big lesson to share is : UMD was way better than she expected being in state and 35 -45 mins from home. She felt connected to DC, made friends from all over and really loved the business school. There really was no point to pay extra money when UMD was an excellent option. She loved that I could swing by and treat for groceries. We could pick her up for major family events etc.
it felt far away when she wanted it to be, and then felt close when she wanted it to be win win





OMG you know nothing about VT! Football is huge! Pep is huge. There's frat and sorority houses. How do you not know this!!!!


Cousin's kid goes to VT. His issue is that there's not too many exciting things to do after football season is over.


Your cousin has issues. VT is party central. Tell them to leave their dorm room. There's a huge greek scene going on year round. My VT kid found TOO much (as in distracting) stuff going on. Google whst to do Blacksburg, VT
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2024 16:30     Subject: UMD In-state or Virginia Tech
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t pay OOS for either one if I had in state at either one.


Neither would I, and I certainly wouldn't pay for OOS to be in College Park. It's such a dump.

A dump? Cool little downtown and campus is nice.


NP. Ignore the troll poster.

Lots of good points made on this thread otherwise.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2024 16:30     Subject: UMD In-state or Virginia Tech
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Just specific to her it felt isolated. Granted, there were no football games and big parties, She went on hikes and did lots of outdoorsy stuff. I would chalk it up to Covid however the big lesson to share is : UMD was way better than she expected being in state and 35 -45 mins from home. She felt connected to DC, made friends from all over and really loved the business school. There really was no point to pay extra money when UMD was an excellent option. She loved that I could swing by and treat for groceries. We could pick her up for major family events etc.
it felt far away when she wanted it to be, and then felt close when she wanted it to be win win





OMG you know nothing about VT! Football is huge! Pep is huge. There's frat and sorority houses. How do you not know this!!!!


Cousin's kid goes to VT. His issue is that there's not too many exciting things to do after football season is over.
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2024 16:25     Subject: UMD In-state or Virginia Tech
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t pay OOS for either one if I had in state at either one.


Neither would I, and I certainly wouldn't pay for OOS to be in College Park. It's such a dump.

A dump? Cool little downtown and campus is nice.