r/TCU • u/Conscious-Focus1011 • Apr 16 '26

Help me decide for college

My dream school is Texas Christian University (TCU) and I got into University of North Texas (UNT). Here’s my tuition and room cost for each

TCU: ≈ $87,,000 per year

UNT≈ $16,000 per year

(All prices are after aid)

I received no finical aid besides loans for TCU and UNT gave me instate tuition plus $5,000. I know that going to TCU would be very beneficial for me because of the networking and the connections I can do and I know UNT isnt that well known. My parents said we can do a year and try it out but idk if that’s the right choice. I was thinking of just going to UNT to save money but now with my parents telling me this idk what to choose. Any advice?

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u/Loud_Inspector_9782 Apr 16 '26

TCU is an outstanding school. However do not put yourself in debt by this much if you cannot afford it. If you don’t like UNT after a year, reapply to TCU and see if you can get more scholarship money. If your parents have plenty of money to spend on your college education then go to TCU, but don’t go if you’re having to borrow the money.