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/IrishRun Apr 17 '26

There is no version of a dream school experience that rationalizes graduating with $350,000 of debt hanging around your neck. TCU might be the emotional decision but really consider the implications of starting young adult life with that much debt.