Tuck ($) vs Darden ($$) vs Fuqua ($$$)

I think the title says it all.

Got into Tuck with $, Darden with $$ and Fuqua with $$$. Not exactly sure about what career path I want to take but, but it will be between Tech (#1 choice) and Consulting (#2 choice).

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Take the money at Duke. Especially if you're still uncertain of a potential career choice. Not having huge debt hanging over your head will give you some career flexibility and allow you to pursue any interesting opportunities down the road without stress.

 

Typically the dollar signs indicate how much money an applicant was offered in scholarship. So Tuck ($) means the applicant was offered a smaller scholarship, whereas Duke ($$$) means the applicant was offered a much larger scholarship. So Duke in this case is significantly cheaper, and if OP isn't totally sure on career goals but wants to go into Tech or Consulting, Duke can get them there with less debt

 

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