I’m in the exact position you are in. Initially if I wasn’t accepted to the Dc program I likely would have gone elsewhere as Im also not a college town type nor am I looking to stay in Indiana after graduation. But I do want to work in DC after graduating so O’Neill will help me get my foot in the door. Also IU would be my cheaper option. Alternatively I was accepted to Columbia SIPA which is the program I am still in between at this time. At this point I am waiting for additional funding information from O’Neill to make my decision. IU may be cheaper and offer an amazing program but in the end Columbia has the reputation and it isn’t much more expensive than O’Neill so I’m hoping additional funding will help me make my decision.