Which School Do I Choose?

After months of waiting, stressing and obsessively checking the status of my application, the verdict is in…I GOT ACCEPTED INTO NYU! Now, if you remember about a month ago I told y’all that I got accepted into Washington University at St. Louis. So now comes the hard part — choosing a school. On the surface it’s like, “Fool, it’s NYU! What’s there to think about?!” I know right! I keep asking myself the same question. But there’s a lot of factors that come into play. The most pressing of them being $$$. So maybe you guys can help me decide.

WashU ($31k/yr):

Pros:

• GREAT financial aid package
• Top ranked Social Work program in the country
• Cheaper cost of living
• Super friendly staff

Cons:

• Location (St. Louis)
• Presents few opportunities for my other passions (fashion/styling)
• Less prestigious institution
• SNOW!

NYU ($32k/yr):

Pros:

• IT’S NYU! Seriously, I almost don’t need to put anything else in this category
• Location (NYC)
• Fashion capital

Cons:

• Higher cost of living
• Social Work department ranked #22±
• Offered less money
• SNOW!

Of course these aren’t all the things I have to take into consideration, but these are the most pressing issues I guess. Help me guys! I only have 3 weeks to decide!

• NYU (11 votes)
• WashU (7 votes)
• Follow your heart (8 votes)