Jake

UNC vs Columbia graduate school for Statistics Hi guys~~ I will be graduating from UVa this year and got admitted from Columbia univ and UNC for statistics masters program. I have trouble with choosing the school between them there are some keys that I seriously consider now. 1. tuition fees: Colum: 40000 per/year UNC: 20000 per/year 2. area atmosphere: Colum: dynamic UNc: calm and quiet 3. Alumni connection: which one would be better? 4. living cost: Colum>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>UNC 5. school reputation: Colum > UNC (right?) 6. program department reputation (statistics): maybe UNC>>> Colum the biggest problem I have now is tuition fees. do you guys think there is enough opportunity to get a RA or other position in both school? honestly, I think I cannot graduate from Columbia without financial help ( I am an international student so not able to get loan). lastly, I will continue to Ph.D program later on. with all these considerations what do you guys think which school I go better with? help me