New Macbook or stick with iPad mini?

Okay so before you judge me and think I'm bratty let me explain. My school district is very fortunate where all the teachers have macbookPros and all the students, grades,7-12, have iPad minis (Provided by the school).

I personally like/prefer computers better, but do you think I should spend $1300, and buy a computer I'll use through out high school, and on a program (where I taking 9th grade science over the summer to move ahead in the fall) or just "suffer" a little with using the iPad.

Note: I know I'm not going to suffer with an iPad mini, it was just saying I prefer computers better but am unsure if I should spend the money or not.
Please don't be rude! And thank you.

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