mlr32

Thank you both for the feedback! I think I just needed to be reminded of just how ridiculous the tuition is. While my parents are somewhat willing to help pay for some of Northwestern's tuition, I would still be taking out a substantial amount in loans. No education should be worth spending that much money! In the end, all grad schools have to have the same core classes required by ASHA--so there is really no reason for me to think that I won't get a good enough education at my state school!

Can anyone tell me more about Northwestern and if it would be worth it to spend about $100,000 more to go there over a smaller local school. I really like Northwestern's SLP program, but am having trouble justifying the cost. Unfortunately, I was also not able to visit Northwestern to see firsthand how it feels. I am a bit worried that at Northwestern, the professors might be more worried about research than they are about their students. If you have been able to visit Northwestern (or are a current student), can you tell me your general feelings about the school? I am interested in working in a medical setting, possibly at a rehab hospital or children's hospital--would Northwestern make me more competitive to get a future job in those settings, or does the graduate school not really matter? I should also mention that the state school that I am considering is not affliated with a hospital and my clinical practicum would solely be at the university clinic besides my externships. Any input would be much appreciated!