TransitionToMPP

Some great stuff here, thanks! Specific question: I was accepted to both American University SPA and Georgetown McCourt for an MPP (also accepted at GW Trachtenberg but not considering it - no merit aid). Taking into account tuition and merit based aid the costs are similar. (McCourt is $$$ and merit aid is 50%, American is $$ with merit just ok). Can some people help with pros/cons as I make the final decision? Anyone else making the same decision? What's going through your mind?