Biostats: Columbia vs. WashU in St. Louis

[beandog95]

Hi, 

 

I am in a predicament.   Columbia or WashU in St. Louis. Masters program. Columbia is much better, but sooo expensive.  I have a scholarship at WashU so financially it would be the better choice.  Advice?

 

Ease of finding a job after?

Is Columbia really worth the price difference? 

Opportunity to earn money while in school? 

 

Please help! Monday is the deadline! 

Thank you for any advice! 

Edited April 10, 2013 by beandog95

[Biostat_Assistant_Prof]

I'm not the most qualified to answer, but I think your future goals matter/play a role...

 

Do you plan to seek a PhD and career in Academia after your masters? If yes, then Columbia is probably the better choice... If you plan to call it quits with a masters and go into industry, take the WashU offer. 

Edited April 10, 2013 by Noco7