<prompt> Human: Ive asked a similar question before on a different sub, but Im Choosing between UMD and Ga Tech for Biomedical engineering. GA Tech is 1 in the nation for biomedical, but cost 48k a year. While UMD, would only be 25k also has a good engineering school. I would much rather live in Atlanta than College Park, but idk if its worth spending that much more. My mom has a 529 not 100 sure of the name but she has to spend it on college, if not they take a 10 fee. I can afford up to 30k a year with the money she has saved. So I most likely would have to take out loans for Tech. Im still looking for scholarships. In the end does attending a more prestigious university really help you to make more money to compensate for the money you had to spend.  <response>: I mean UMD is Top 25 nationally. Id say thats pretty damn good for half the cost. Ive got friends who went to like 40-50 range schools and landed some great jobs. What you put in is very important. The name on the diploma is not as important as your internships, knowledge, etc. 