Hi Petri,
I know your post is a few years old but I am hoping you will respond to me! I am going through your EXACT situation. Korbel (no funding) and Penn State ($20k). I was accepted for Korbel's MA in International Security and Penn State's MA in International Affairs. I CANNOT DECIDE and the deadline is approaching. I understand that Korbel may have more connections and a better program, but it is more expensive.
Can you please tell me what you decided on and if you were happy with the decision?
Thank you!