and USC Price School’s MPA with a half tuition scholarship. My background is in political science and international affairs, and I have experience with education non profits abroad. I’d like to have a managerial role in a nonprofit or in a urban development organization. I'm leaning towards USC, mainly because of the more generous financial offer. Thoughts?
Syraucse Pro/Cons
Pros
-The dual program (with a global internship) may be more exciting
-It seems as if Syracuse has greater national and international name recognition (please correct if you feel otherwise)
-The MPA program generally seems deeper
Cons
-Full price—about 75,051 (tuition/fees) + $30,000 (living)= $105,051
-Not sure if that debt is really worth it
-Syracuse is far less interesting than CA
-May not have a strong presence on the West coast (where I may ultimately like to work)
USC Price MPA Pros/Cons
Pros
-Half tuition, so total about ($34,571+$50,000)= $84,571
-LA is exciting, dynamic, diverse
-USC seems to have a wonderful rep in CA (need to get a better idea of nationally and intl)
Cons
-Weak intl element
-Not sure if employment stats are quite as good as at Syracuse
-Possibly less national/intl reputation
I’d greatly appreciate any put.. Thanks in advance