Hi Everyone,
I am looking for some help making a decision and understand the large contrast in schools.
Scholarship:
GWU - $70k out of $102k tuition
TCU (Neeley) - Full tuition
Background:
29 year old male from New England living in Boston. I have 6+ years in financial planning and analysis (multiple industries) and am looking to go into real estate finance/development (possible international focus) after graduation. Also, gf, also from NE, will be moving with me but wont have problem find job as she works in healthcare and will have a master's degree/ 6+yrs of experience by then.
I was very impressed by TCU along with Fort Worth during my on-campus interview and and return trip and will graduate with very little loans. Conversely, GWU has a much better real estate program, great east coast city (less adjustment), and possible wider range of job opportunities. My biggest concern for GWU is missing out on the opportunities they can provide but also dealing with the debt if things don't pan out. For TCU, I am worried the recognition won't transfer outside of Texas and lack of real estate classes, although RE is much more experience oriented than other industries.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.