BC or USC FOR SOCIAL WORK

[Angelicv]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone would be able to provide any insight, advice, or just thoughts. USC has been my dream school for as long as I can remember , I've been accepted but unfortunately the price tag is pretty up there. BC is also an amazing school and have offered financial assistance. Now I need to decide :/ I'm going for a clinical concentration. I'm not factoring the weather on this one but more so the education itself. Thanks!

[MathCat]

What's the difference in cost? Generally I'd say go with the one that offers funding.

[Angelicv]

It is about 30,000 in difference but boston is also offering a scholarship which USC is not

[idiochromatic]

Where do you want to live long term? An MSW generally ties you to the area.

But be wary of taking out more debt than your first year's salary after graduation.

[Angelicv]

I'm really new at this grad forum, sorry for the late response and thank you for your feedback. I ended up turning down USC.. Now I am stuck on Boston College and UChicago based on what you said regarding the areas.