How much do you factor debt into your decision?

I am currently in LECOM's post bacc program and doing very well, so chances are I will have a spot there for me (though I'm not sure what pathway) when I finish the program. I have been fortunate enough to receive other acceptances, however, my favorite being KCU. So far, LECOM is ok. I don't think it's deserving of the hate it receives, but as a current student, I'm not impressed either.

As an Erie native, I would save both on tuition and living expenses (generous parents letting me live with them) if I attended LECOM. The difference over four years would probably add up to at least $75,000 maybe more like 100,000, depending on how much living expenses are estimated and where I ended up doing years 3&4. To me, that's a huge number. I'll be 25 when I start my first year and nearly thirty when I get my first paycheck, a resident's paycheck, mind you. I'm certain I'd be fine at either school, but having ~100 grand less to pay off sounds pretty good to me.

So, to those who have been, or currently are in a similar situation, what did you do, and more importantly, are you happy with your choice? (and maybe I should post this in the med forum?)

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How much do you factor debt into your decision?