I thought I'd come out and ask for some help regarding my decision. I've been accepted to a few great MA programs - a couple of private universities and one public. The public university provided the best funding package out of the four. (I wouldn't have to take out any loans, I'd live comfortably, and I'd gain teaching experience.) However, the public school is my alma mater, so I'm a little hesitant about getting my MA from the same place as my BA as a few of my professors have said it doesn't look great. The next best offer is a full tuition scholarship at a private university; however, I'd have to take out a small amount in loans to cover living expenses, and I wouldn't have a graduate assistantship, but I believe their placement in Ph.D. programs is better.
Long story short: I can get my MA at my alma mater for free OR I can get my MA at a university (that more than likely places in higher ranked programs), but I'd have to take out a few thousand in loans to cover basic living expenses.
Right now, I'm heavily leaning toward my alma mater because of the financial reasons, but I thought I'd ask whether or not attending the same school for a master's degree would hurt my chances in my next application cycle!
Thanks so much, and also, congrats to everyone for making it through this application cycle!!