Maxwell vs Walsh SFS

[Expedia]

Hello everyone, I know there are numerous posts about these schools but I wanted more insight from you guys. At Syracuse, I have been accepted into MAIR which is 1.5 yrs program with full scholarship with some stipend as GAship package. At Georgetown, I was awarded $30000 per year scholarship for GHD which is a 2 yrs program. Walsh SFS is highly ranked than Maxwell and its location means that I can work at DC while studying. Maxwell also has a DC track which will allow me to work at DC during summer and last semester. What are your thoughts on my options considering the financial aspect and  that I want to work at organizations such as The World Bank in future. 

[aslabchu]

2 hours ago, Expedia said:

Hello everyone, I know there are numerous posts about these schools but I wanted more insight from you guys. At Syracuse, I have been accepted into MAIR which is 1.5 yrs program with full scholarship with some stipend as GAship package. At Georgetown, I was awarded $30000 per year scholarship for GHD which is a 2 yrs program. Walsh SFS is highly ranked than Maxwell and its location means that I can work at DC while studying. Maxwell also has a DC track which will allow me to work at DC during summer and last semester. What are your thoughts on my options considering the financial aspect and  that I want to work at organizations such as The World Bank in future. 

If I'm understanding properly, you're asking if you should go to the #16 program for free or the #1 program for a decent amount. I suspect I'd go with the latter, but it depends on your existing financial situation.

Edited April 13, 2016 by aslabchu

[Expedia]

21 minutes ago, aslabchu said:

If I'm understanding properly, you're asking if you should go to the #16 program for free or the #1 program for a decent amount. I suspect I'd go with the latter, but it depends on your existing financial situation.

Factoring in the living cost at D.C. for two years, the total debt most likely will be 70k and that's a conservative number. If I work part-time, the amount will likely decrease but not by much. I just want to know if anyone is in my situation and what is their thought process towards making the decision and/or what is their plan.