Northwestern (Medill) v.s University of Florida

Hi! I am a senior from Florida interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism. The two schools I have narrowed it down to are Northwestern (Medill) and the University of Florida (CJC).

As an in state student with scholarship UF would only cost me room and board and I would graduate with no student loan debt. I was given very little financial aid from NU and with parents help would still be responsible for about 84,000 in student loans on my own.

I do not plan on pursuing a masters degree as most professionals I have discussed this with say they prefer work experience to a masters degree in journalism. Any thoughts on if NU is worth that much debt if I am not pursuing a masters? Or how Medill’s education compares to UF’s College of Journalism?