<prompt> Human: I also posted this in rEngineeringStudents.I am currently a sophomore at Cornell University studying mechanical engineering. I enjoy it, but my family is struggling to pay for it and Im considering leaving. Cornell is 65k per year, and my family makes enough money where I have to pay the full price. I may need to take out loans next year, which is something I really, really dont want to do. Because of this, I am considering transferring to Rutgers University. Im from New Jersey, and the costs there would be about 22k, which I can totally afford. Cornell has a really good engineering program and name, which is why I would be disappointed in leaving, but Rutgers isnt a bad program either.Do you think that when I apply for jobs in the future that it would significantly impact me based on where I go to college? If youve already started your career, do you think this has played an important role? Or maybe just when youre starting out? Is the benefit of going to a better rated engineering school worth the 43kyear difference? I feel like I would be learning the same stuff, so I dont think it matters that much.Im trying to see if its worth it or not to leave, so any advice would be appreciated.  <response>: Your GPA, and even more so, your internships, co-ops, experiences, connections, networking, etc, are much more important than the name of your school.You should also try to talk to Cornell Financial Aid and see what they can do for you. They may offer you some financial aid. 