<prompt> Human: Considering going to a well known private university for a BS in Computer science. It would cost me about 75k total in loans, half federal and half private. Lets assume the interest rate would be 7 dont have the exact number yet, do you guys think a CS degree would be worth that much debt? Also, graduates from the university on average make 75k and I would be able to work during the summer via internships in CaliChicago making 30-35hrEdit: since a lot of people wanted to know the name of the school its IIT the chicago one, not the indian school.Edit2: Lowered total loan amount, I miscalculated it initially.Edit3: Also for everyone suggest UIUC I have just tied to submit a application there but apparently you have to be a seniorjunior to be eligible to transfer I am currently a sophmoreAssistant: What is the private university? What is your options for instate schools?The real question is if the premium for that private university is better than the other options. 75k is a lot of money, but CS has potential for it to be worth it.Human: What is the private university?IIT What is your options for instate schools?Instate options are NIU, UIC, UIUC. The only good one that is known is UIUC, and I prefer to not go there due to the huge class sizes and the overall feel of their CS program. I know they have the 6th best CS program in the country but I feel as though I wouldnt do well their because of those reasons.  <response>: I went to UIUC. I highly recommend the school. Employers highly value your degree from there since it is top 6. I did the ECE Computer Engineering program, and took my fair share of CS classes. Yes, when you first start the classes are big, but you quickly get used to it. As your schooling progresses, many people drop the major, and then your classes get smaller. Junior and Senior year are much more focused, and the classes are a better size.Dont let the size of the classes intimidate you. There is a lot of help available. Professors have office hours many students dont go to to, but are awesome. Saved me many times. Same with teaching assistants. If you can get into UIUC go there! Let me know if you have other questions or concerns. 