snj Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I'm trying to decide between Columbia, Michigan and VCU. I live in Virginia so VCU is in-state tuition which is way cheaper. However, is it worth it to go to an Ivy or to Michigan instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiclub2 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 go to VCU and save your money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNPCracklePop Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Depends on what you want to do the degree, I suppose. If you're in it for an academic career, institution prestige will play a role in your eventual job search (yay bias). If not, I'd sign up for VCU for the discount. hyronomus4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jharper Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I am a current VCU BSW student who also got into VCU and Columbia. I have ruled out Columbia because I felt their clinical program was not strong and they just rely on their name. It's 100% not worth the money in my opinion. VCU has a strong program and I know you will leave it feeling prepared to be a competent social worker. Michigan is like the #1 school and has been for a long time... I have one friend who went there and loved it. If I were you I would visit Michigan to try and make the most informed decision possible and then decided between there and VCU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snj Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 jharper, Thank you for your reply. I'm curious why you decided to go to NYU for your MSW if you were accepted to VCU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jharper Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 jharper, Thank you for your reply. I'm curious why you decided to go to NYU for your MSW if you were accepted to VCU? Personal reasons- nothing to do with the program at VCU. I've been in undergrad for five years and have gone through a lot in my personal life in that time and just kind of wanted a fresh start somewhere else. If my personal circumstances were different, I would happily stay. In fact, A LOT of people from my current BSW program are staying at VCU for the 2year or advanced standing programs because they WANT to. It's a great school and supportive/inclusive/open-minded community that I think you will enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyronomus4 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 If you like the program I would say to go in state and save the money. From my experience on the job market I would guess 99% of social work positions don't look at prestige as much as they look at experience anyways. Odds are you won't be getting rich in social work so you're better off with less debt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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