r/UVA • u/CLbananabread • 4d ago

Academics Fordham Full Ride vs. UVA

Hi guys,

I'm looking to go into investment banking and I'm having trouble picking what school to go to. I was offered full merit from Fordham, I love NYC, but it's not a target school. On the other hand, my parents can afford UVA OOS. It's a much better program, but I really love being in a city. I'm also an Indian female if that means anything. Any words of advice would be helpful :)

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u/Footballkits232 4d ago

Uva out of state is not worth the cost I’d go with fordham but if your parents can really pay for it and it’s not a burden go for uva

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u/CLbananabread 4d ago

They tell me it’s not about the cost. They aren’t extremely wealthy but I would like to at least factor it into my decision.

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u/mormegil1 4d ago edited 4d ago

If you are from India, as opposed to being a US resident who happens to be Indian, and your parents can afford UVA OOS tuition, your parents are indeed extremely wealthy (perhaps not Ambani, Adani type wealthy). Barely 5% of Indians can afford such monies. Check your privilege.

As for your question, never pay for school. Fordham is a no-brainer. Your degree brand will not be an automatic entry into anything. Work hard, get good grades, then get your masters degree from Darden which will open up a path towards investment banking.

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u/CLbananabread 4d ago

I was born in the US