SMU COX vs UTD JINDAL
Hello everyone!
I am a rising junior and am currently transferring into a 4 year university after completing my first two years at TCC. I was pretty certain on finishing my degree at UTD (Comp. info. Systems and Technology) but did a tour and info session at SMU and got into the COX business school, so now I am stuck and not sure what to pick.
Info:
SMU
- would have an estimated $65k-$80k in debt
- 4-5 semesters to finish
- would study business analytics & supply chain management
- obviously interested in the alumni and networking opportunities
UTD
- would have an estimated $10k-$15k in debt
- probably only 4 semesters to finish
- would study Comp Info Systems and Tech
- I know there is still a network but it’s less intense than the connections/resources at SMU (to my knowledge)
My question is: is the debt I would take on worth the benefits of SMU? I don’t mind not having as much of a “college experience” and would be commuting to both schools. What are your experiences in college and how that affects your job/opportunity prospects? In this economy, is it worth it to “pay for more connections” for better odds in the job market?
I might stay in DFW after graduation but am equally interested in pursuing internships/jobs in NYC.
TIA! I appreciate any and all perspectives - I’ve been stressing about this for months😅