Need Help Deciding on a School

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  1. WhicH university do you feel has a better BSN program?

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      Loyola University Chicago
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      University of Pittsburgh

Hello everyone!

I realize that I'm down to the wire with this, but I am seriously struggling. I applied to many schools for their BSN programs and got into quite a few but now that it's narrowed down I just can't choose. I got into my dream school of NYU but it's unfortunately too far out of reach financially. So now it is between Loyola University Chicago and University of Pittsburgh! If you had any insight or firsthand experience with these schools I would LOVE and appreciate any advice you can offer me.

Thank you so much,

Devin

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HI Devin,

Have you explored all of your financial options? It would just suck to say no to your dream school because of finances.

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Ahhh I know :/ Unfortunately it's $71,000 a year and I only received $5,000 in aid. I really wish I could go but I don't think I can justify it financially even though I would go there in a heartbeat if finances weren't considered!

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That is a lot. Have you looked at the Nurse Corps scholarship? You should check those two options out before you officially say no. I probably shouldn't weigh in but I think Chicago has more "city" to offer if that is what you are looking for but there is a lot of social strife and racial tensions so that is something to consider. Not everyone is comfortable in those environments. I am also looking at Loyola. Not this coming year but the year after as a top option if I qualify... so ya... I am a little biased. Congrats!

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I haven't looked at that scholarship, I'll definitely check it out! I'm definitely more of a city person so I'm leaning towards Loyola as well! From a program standpoint I think pittsburgh is much more technologically advanced with their sim lab and such but I'm not a huge fan of Pittsburgh as a city. I also live in the suburbs of Chicago! Things can sometimes get heated but I've only felt unsafe a couple times and that was my fault for walking alone at night in a bad neighborhood. I don't know if you've ever visited Loyola but it is GORGEOUS! Haha so pretty and right on the lake. I'm just not sure I'd fit in at a religious university and they also require you to take two religious courses which I found odd. Thanks for talking with me! :)

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