I don't feel you will be wasting your time on either one. HOWEVER, my macbook is an aluminum one and apparently they don't offer that now in the non-pro. My kids have school-issued white ones and I don't care for the feel of them as much as mine. I am also not a college student and so mine is quite efficient for me. If I were you, being a college student, I would hang on until you can get the pro. I say that because your gonna have it a long time. I know it's hard to wait. I waited ions for my iphone but I finally have it and it was sooooooooooo worth the wait!!!
Be Strong!