Drexel (Full Ride) vs. UVA ($8.7K/yr) for Finance - Is McIntire Worth the Risk
Hey everyone-looking for some real advice from current students or alumni who know the ins and outs of UVA and McIntire.
I'm choosing between:
• Drexel University: I received a full-ride scholarship (Liberty Scholars Program). l'd major in Finance and take advantage of their nationally recognized co-op program, which is ranked #2 in the country for internships/co-ops (right after Northeastern). I'd graduate debt-free with 18 months of paid work experience on my resume.
Drexel has strong ties in Philly (where l'm from), and students often land well-paying corporate finance and wealth management roles quickly after graduation.
• UVA: I was admitted and based on need, l'd pay around $8.7K per year (so ~$35K total). I'm really interested in the McIntire School of Commerce—l know it's top-tier for finance and a known feeder for investment banking and consulting. But l'd have to apply to McIntire after freshman year (60% acceptance rate for UVA students). That uncertainty is stressing me out. If I don't get in, I feel like my finance career would be at a disadvantage.
- Is McIntire worth the cost and risk?
- How do UVA students view Drexel-especially knowing their internship/co-op setup is so strong?
- Would you roll the dice for McIntire or lock in a debt-free degree with experience?
Thanks in advance-trying to make the smartest long-term choice.
I’m still pounding my coffee so maybe I missed it, but what do you want to do?
I think regional flagships can be great for the reasons you stated and have seen it work out quite well if BO finance is your goal.
UVA offers more front and mid office opportunities in other cities.
Really just depends what you want to do in life.
UVA no question. 35k is negligible and you’ll have a better time
Would've accepted UVA yesterday. Different leagues
usually advise people to take the full ride but UVA seems like the play on this one
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