Now, which one would you guys choose?
Yale (91% aid) vs. UChicago Pritzker (100% aid)
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Depends how much money the 9% remaining would be. If it were inconsequential and easily payable after graduation, I'd go to the university where I would feel happiest. If 9% = $90,000 or another ridiculous amount, go with the 100% aid.
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Assuming 9% is off tuition, that comes to around 16k over 4 years. Assuming it is off COA over 4 years thats around 28k over 4 years. The difference in money so small (compared to normal med school debt) and you'll have no trouble paying off either. Ask yourself if you would rather go to Uchicago or go to yale and buy a new car for residency. If you feel you'll do better at yale, thats more than worth 28k, but you can't go wrong. I personally would choose chicago, but they're both great.
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When you say aid, do you mean scholarships + grants, or scholarships + grants + loans?
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Would you mind staying in Chicago for 4 more years?
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I think the 9% is really negligible, and you can definitely negotiate with yale to try to get them to throw you some money.
As you for sure know, these are two very different programs. More accurately, Yale's program is VERY different from everything, lol I would figure out where the best fit is and go with that.
As you for sure know, these are two very different programs. More accurately, Yale's program is VERY different from everything, lol I would figure out where the best fit is and go with that.
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Please excuse my ignorance, but didn't everyone have to make a decision on schools by May 15th? You got significant scholarships at both schools, so that leads me to believe you didn't get off of a waitlist to be put in your position... what gives?
I think he actually was pulled off the waitlist at Yale and is talking about need-based financial aid there
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Why is Yale so different? I hear that about their program, but I've never understood why.
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check it out: yale bulletin (start at pg 21)
Edit: To the OP, money isn't really a huge consideration anymore - choose where you feel most comfortable. Follow thy gut instinct...
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9%?!?!? Negligible IMO. Go to the school you like more.
I don't think that Yale's fiancial aid package is negotiable. As other posters have mentioned 9% is neglible. Go with where (school and location) you would rather spend the next four years. I was accepted to both and I thought them to be awesome, but I definetely preferred Pritzker.
Another thing to consider. Is your aid from Pritzker need-based or merit based and do you anticipate your financial circumstances to change in the next four years. It might be something to consider. Good luck choosing.
Another thing to consider. Is your aid from Pritzker need-based or merit based and do you anticipate your financial circumstances to change in the next four years. It might be something to consider. Good luck choosing.
Yale...even though UofC is great nothing compares to an Ivy League School
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=5772157
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=5772157
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You are truly foolish. There are a number of incidents where Yale students have been victims of crime. Having gone to Yale, I can vouch for thing. However, if safety is an issue, both schools are generally safe. You just need to know which areas to avoid. I know many students who had to make this same decision. Most of the time, it tends to come down to location. Good luck!
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So do you just reuse that link in every UChicago decision thread...?
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