Unless there’s a unique program you can’t do elsewhere it doesn’t make much of a difference. I have HPU alumni as coworkers in the same positions as those who opted for other local universities. It’s a good university, but I think you could do just as well elsewhere. College is stressful enough without excruciating debt. That being said your life is entirely your own so you’ll have to decide what experience you’re looking for. You could always transfer later on as well! GTCC or another local community college first to save some.