Is Georgetown worth the extra cost compared with UConn?

For political science, Georgetown can be worth a meaningful premium only when the added cost will not require substantial debt. Its Washington, D.C. location makes semester-time internships, policy events, federal-agency exposure, and alumni networking unusually accessible. But UConn can lead to excellent outcomes at a far lower price, especially for a student who actively pursues internships, research, leadership, and its opportunities in Connecticut government or Washington programs.

Georgetown fits the student who wants daily immersion in national politics and intends to use it consistently. Being able to intern during the academic year, attend public talks by policymakers, and build relationships with classmates headed into government, advocacy, media, and international affairs can create real momentum. Those advantages matter most for students who are proactive, not simply students who enroll there.

UConn fits the student who wants to keep financial flexibility while building a strong record through initiative. A political science major can strengthen a UConn degree through faculty research, student government, campaign work, internships in Hartford, and summer or semester opportunities in D.C. Lower undergraduate costs are especially valuable if law school, a policy master’s, or another graduate degree is likely, since those paths can add considerable borrowing.

The key question is the size and form of the gap. A modest difference that your family can comfortably manage may be reasonable for Georgetown’s location and network. A gap that means large private loans or debt that would restrict post-graduation choices is rarely justified by prestige or internship access alone. In public-policy careers, sustained experience, strong writing and quantitative skills, recommendations, and demonstrated interests often matter more than the school name once you have earned the degree.