Monique27

Thanks so much, @cottonbuds100pcs; I really appreciate your input- it helps. Yep, it would all be in loans, so that's my main concern, and I agree- I wish I could go to CCA, but that amount of debt just doesn't seem possible. I'm grateful to have gotten accepted into programs in general, and SUNY Purchase does seem like a great value for those reasons.

Hi all, I wish I had joined this forum sooner- congratulations to everyone on making it through the applications process, and on decisions and new directions for 2017! I am currently trying to decide between SUNY Purchase and CCA (both for dual MFA/MA programs (MA in art history/visual & critical studies)), and was wondering if I might be able to ask for anyone's thoughts on these. CCA was my first choice, especially because of crossover with its social practice curriculum (my goal is to move more towards public art projects). However, even with funding, tuition would be at least $75k total for the 3 years, plus the cost of living in San Francisco. SUNY Purchase's tuition would end up being closer to $10k total for the 3 years, but 30 miles outside of the city. I'm trying to figure out if CCA would give me any opportunities that would be in any way worth going into that much debt for versus SUNY (or applying to schools again next year), and was wondering if anyone had any info/thoughts about these two schools & locations (in SF v. a train ride outside of NY)? Thanks so much for reading this; any thoughts/info would be appreciated!