NYU vs. VCU vs. BU

How do you choose between

• The college of your dreams located in the city of your dreams--you have literally been aiming for it since the very beginning of high school--but is astronomically-expensive (NYU)

• The college that will save your family much pain and anguish (VCU)

• The college that offered you the most money but still has a hefty price tag (BU)