I guess it's not really a decision at this point, but my two choices are basically free tuition AND rent at Hertie in Berlin, or ~90k in loans (this includes NYC rental costs) to attend SIPA. I am a US citizen, and am interested in something humanitarian aid related or something that mixes climate and human rights.
I petitioned SIPA for more aid, requested 20k/semester more which would basically leave me with roughly 50k in loans, which I think is the starting point where I would lean towards SIPA over Hertie. Though I also already paid my deposit for Hertie since my offer was expiring so I would feel pretty shitty from pulling out of that after 1.5k for that...honestly not sure SIPA is *that* much better where 50k in debt for a field that does not pay well is even worth it