Alabama vs. Ohio State for a finance/accounting major

College Majors Business Major
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<p>(I posted this in the college search section too)</p>

<p>Ok so I know OSU is much better than UA for business, but money is a factor. </p>

<p>UA gave me full tuition, so I'd only have to handle R&B, books, transportation, etc... Should only cost ~$10,000/yr and could go down later with other scholarships. </p>

<p>OSU gave me a small scholarship and I'm in-state so rates aren't that bad. But it would be a bit of a squeeze financially based off of what my parents say they could give and I will have to work and might have to take out loans. </p>

<p>So, I am leaning towards Bama, just slightly though. I'm looking at doing investment banking...neither school is a target lol. It appears the Big 4 recruit at both schools, albeit a lot more at OSU. </p>

<p>But ehre is another kicker. My parents said they would save any money I don't use (they are giving my about $19,000 a yr.) and give it to me or throw it towards grad school.
Getting my MBA is one of my goals, but I've also thought about getting my MFIN which apparently can be done right after undergrad. </p>

<p>With the saved money, I could have $35-45k saved up (max I could have saved would be around $65k...that would be sweet! haha). Enough to pay for most MFin programs or make a solid dent in my MBA. </p>

<p>I like both schools, but kinda like UA more, though I would have work harder to get a "top job". But it's not like getting a top job from OSU will be super easy. </p>

<p>Any insights? </p>

<p>Kinda have to decide now lol, but UA gave me an extension and technically I sent OSU my deposit, but they only take mailings and I mailed it yesterday so they don't have it yet. </p>

<p>thanks</p>

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<p>Son is/was in nearly identical position as you however was considering Alabama (presidential scholarship, Honors College, Intl Honors College) vs many other competitive schools. </p>

<p>He chose Alabama and will major in either Accounting or Finance. He loved the school visit and felt there would be a huge amount of support within the Honors and Intl Honors College. High/Competitive GPA is crucial as we gratefully learned from this forum and he feels that he would manage a higher GPA at Alabama than his other more costly choices i.e.:Texas -McCombs and Georgia Tech. </p>

<p>Check out the Culverson Business School website and there is a competitive program called the University Scholars program in which, if selected, a student can obtain his/her MFN in 4 years as an undergraduate…fully paid for with your Presidential Scholarship.</p>

<p>Son has 8 APs and dual enrollment so by checking it seems he will start as a sophmore in credits which could be beneficial to double major, study abroad or get his mba.</p>

<p>Good luck with today’s decision!</p>

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<p>I would also suggest to post this is in the Alabama forum. It is the most active, knowledgeable and helpful group of posters and you will get good guidance!</p>

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<p>Thanks. </p>

<p>That University Scholars program looks really interesting, saw that they also offer a Masters in Econ as well along with the MFin option. Been thinking about Econ as well, so something I’ll have to consider. </p>

<p>Oh and I’d have to post this in the OSU section too, though both sides will probably be pretty biased toward their own schools haha. </p>

<p>thanks again.</p>