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hi, I just got accepted into TCU's nursing program for the Fall of 2011. At the same time I have also been accepted into El centro College of Nursing , At El centro college in downtown dallas. I am in a situation where I don't know where to attend, I am really happy to have been accepted to TCU because it was my number one choice, the only thing that I am worried about id the high tuition, but i love the fact that I will graduate with a Bachelor's in Nursing which is great for me because i want to attend Anesthesia school for nurses later on. On the other side, El centro's Program averages about $14,000 for the entire program ( which is not even the tuition for the first semester at TCU) I like the fact that is only 15-20 mins from my house, but here I only get an associates in nursing. Doing so, i could work at a hospital and obtain my bachelors later on in a year, and potentially it could be paid by the hospital I work for. Honestly, I would really love to go to TCU, but i am scared of debt, I want to get your impute in what you think about this, is it really worth it to take out about 65,000 in loans for 5 semesters,? i mean, in the long run, at the end will there be any differences as far as having an associates in nursing or a Bachelors'? Thank you all!!
Martha.