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Tanguera, Thanks for the response, I totally feel your pain. Yes, I'll be there Friday and I'm hoping I'll find some clarity there. I want to go so bad but the cost is just obscene! Especially when these state schools are so affordable. If I knew I'd make a lot more money, I'd justify it - but that doesn't seem to be the case. Also, how are you doing with applying for loans? My parents aren't thrilled about being co-signers so I'm trying to find decent loans that don't need a co-signer. What are you doing?

Hi Everyone, I'm facing a huge dilemma and am hoping I can get some insight here. I have been accepted into an accelerated master's program to become a nurse practitioner at a state public school and Columbia University in NYC. The price difference is staggering (State is 45k for whole program, Columbia will be 100k - both between 2.5/3yrs long). I'd like to get some advice from practitioners about what difference would it make to go to Columbia vs. state? Salary increase, better job opportunities? I'd really like to go to Columbia but I'm having a hard time justifying the price. Thanks for any wisdom!