How much does going to a "top university" actually matter? UMiami?
Hello all! I'm from the northeast and l've recently fallen in love with the idea of obtaining my next degree in Florida.
I've just graduated with my associates (4.0), a bachelors is my next step. I'd be going to school for psychology, then getting my masters to become a practicing clinician.
I'm reading a lot online about Florida international university vs UMiami and it seems to me one of the very few differences in the schools is the price point. Also, Umiami is ranked as a top university, while the program I'd like to get into at FIU is ranked well nationally, but the school is public and relatively unknown. U Miami is not an ivy, l've seen it really only matters where you go if you're going to an ivy. Is this actually the case? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
My family said they will pay for my education, but I do not want to take advantage of their generosity if I can get the same education for less.