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I'm interested in studying political science (theory focus) and religion. I applied to uchicago MAPSS, uchicago divinity school MA, and Harvard divinity school's MTS. I've been fortunate to have gotten accepted to both programs at uchicago, and im waiting to hear back from HDS (interviewed last month). Uchicago divinity offered me full scholarship that covers tuition for 2 years, but MAPSS only offered me 15k in scholarship. Id be covering 2 years of living expenses if I do the MA, and 1 year of living expenses + 60k in tuition and fees for MAPSS, which is A LOT and I cannot possible afford that. My long term goal is to pursue a phd in political theory (with a focus on political theology, politics and religion etc). I know MAPSS has a great track record for phd placement, and offers great training in political science methodologies, but uchicago's divinity school is also a top program that has multiple great faculty members that do religious ethics/political theology. I also heard MAPSS is heavily quant focused, which is slightly of concern as well. I have a strong math background but I'm more interested in theory for grad studies. What do y'all think my better option is if my long term goal is phd in political theory? should I try to negotiate with MAPSS and see if they could offer more funding? I know students commonly negotiate for more funding with offers from competing schools, but my situation is slightly different. is another offer from a different department at the same school a good leverage to bring up? TIA and I hope everyone gets into their dream schools!!!