<p>Hi. I've been accepted into some really good colleges (e.g Fordham University, American University, Binghamton University) but unfortunately all of them will cost $20k+ and my parents won't afford that. I also got into Ohio University, Arizona State University and West Virginia University. Either of them will be affordable because I was offered nice scholarships. I was accepted into business schools in three of them. I don't like WVU campus much so I decided to choose between OU and ASU. And here is the thing: I am US citizen living in Europe. I've always wanted to go to US and have this traditional ,,college experience''. I know that both school could offer me that. Which one would be better in terms of internships opportunities and connections after graduation? Is being in a large city (like Phoenix) something that I might consider as an advantage? I assume that ASU, alongside U of A, is the flagship state school in Arizona. OU is however 3rd or 4th in the state of Ohio. Does it matter a lot? Should I base my decision on such factors? In overall, which university's business school has better reputation? Thank you so much in advance. </p>
<p>P.S (I'm still waiting for my decision from Barrett Honors College in ASU).</p>
<p>If you get into Barrett, ASU is a wonderful choice with many opportunities for internships. ASU is the largest university in the US, so there are numerous alumni around, with most in AZ, TX and CA, but also many in IL. They have a highly rated business school and lots of majors to choose from. My S will be attending Barrett in the business school and is really excited about it. We just came back from orientation and I was very impressed. Even without Barrett, ASU’s business school is well rated and respectable. I don’t know much about Ohio’s program to compare.</p>
<p>Thank you @JCCsMom. What do you suggest I should do in case I don’t get into Barrett Honors? Is that ASU’s business school outside of Barrett still better than OU’s and WVU’s business colleges? </p>
<p>what do you guys think? </p>
<p>bump? any suggestions? </p>
<p>I forgot to mention that I also got into Seton Hall University in NJ (short drive by train from manhattan in NYC). However, I am not really excited about its campus in overall. I also read a lot of students’ reviews that it’s not so great when it comes to social life and nearby neighbourhood (Newark). Since I’m International student (more specifically dual US citizen) I’m also looking at such things as campus life, college atmosphere + great sports at ASU really appeals to me since I’m very much into sports. The thing is, I’m not sure wether to go to school in the state of NY or NJ: (Ithaca college or Seton Hall University) or attend OH or ASU that also offer great college experience for 4 years besides decent business programs.</p>
<p>ASU
pros: In large city, which I guess it’s pretty helpful especially for students in business majors (but correct me if I’m wrong). + great college atmosphere, weather. And from what I’ve read it offers quite good business program. It is also ranked in top100 colleges in the world. (But I also know that ASU is not so highly ranked in the US).</p>
<p>Ohio University
Beautiful campus, not too big but not too small as well. However there is little diversity (almost 90% come from Ohio - i’m not sure it that’s bad though). It’s 3rd or 4th schools when it comes to business schools in Ohio but it’s still ranked in bloomberg business ranking.</p>
<p>West Virginia
Ranked in business ranking, though I don’t like its campus much.</p>
<p>Ithaca College
in NY (Is that really helpful if you want to get a job on the East Coast in the end?), nice campus,</p>
<p>Seton Hall
Biggest pro: it’s near NYC and it may offer many internships opportunities.</p>
<p>All in all, I would really appreciate your help guys. I’m not really familiar with how it all works with undergad business schools in USA. I need to choose wisely, because I won’t be able to transfer afterwards (because I will automatically lost all scholarships I got in all of these schools). Which of these would offer me decent degree, opportunities as well nice college experience? Thank you.</p>
<p>P.S: When it comes to business’ majors is it really difficult to get a degree e.g on the West Coast and then find a job on the other part of US after some time?</p>
<p>Barrett is the Honors College at ASU, and your acceptance letter should state that you got in there. Ohio U is trying to expand its reputation by offering merit to a few people and a unique Honors college to a select hundred or so. If the thought of learning some coursework in tutorials of 1-5 sounds appealing, then perhaps OU should be given some thought. The smaller classes at ASU will come thru Barrett. Without it, go with OU. Both schools party pretty hard, so best be in the honors programs.</p>
<p>I’m still waiting till April 7th for my regular decision from Barrett Honors College. Today I’ve read a lot of great things about ASU’s business program. It is #5 for Recruiter preference in The Wall Street Journal and #27 Undergraduate business programs in U.S. News & World Report. Sure it’s great, but should I even take these rankings into consideration into process of making decision? Other schools I’m interested in were much lower or not even ranked. I feel like ASU offers everything I want in a college experience, but maybe I’m a little bit biased because I spent the entire day reading about its business program. Do you guys can share your point of view on that matter?</p>
<p>What are your career goals? Would you consider staying in AZ? Barrett is really well thought of. </p>
<p>@TempeMom As of right now I know that I want to pursue career in business. I’ve been thinking about accounting or finance. I also heard that ASU is pretty strong in Supply Chain Management. I plan to explore different options and choose my major after first semester. To be honest, I don’t know if I want to stay in AZ for the rest of my life. I’ve never been there (i’m going there in 2 weeks to tour ASU). I like the fact that AZ is next to CA. Only reason I’ve been thinking about living on the East Coast is that I have some relatives in NYC area. Is that true that people majoring in business can pretty easily move from one place to another? I’m asking so much question because everything seems to be different than what it is here in Europe.</p>
<p>I can’t speak to business but I can tell you it is 80 degrees and sunny today. (smile)
One benefit of AZ over many other places, including CA and the NE, is the price of housing here is pretty darned reasonable and taxes are not terrible. </p>
<p>If you get into Barrett… then, Barrett >>>>> OU. If not, I’d pick Ithaca over OU.</p>
<p>Remember if you go to ASU/Barrett you still graduate from ASU, that’s what will be on your resume, ASU is the biggest University in the USA, but its also the easiest to get into, within Arizona UofA is considered a higher tier university, that’s where my son’s High School student peers go, the stronger students go to UofA by a 2:1 ratio.</p>
<p>Barrett is nice, great dorms, good food, but your are still in Tempe and I live here!, sports are good and Phoenix is close, but then Phoenix is nothing to write home about!. I don’t know anything about OU, but my son DS14 is accepted to UofA, but will likely attend a private College/University on the east coast, he would never have applied to ASU.</p>
<p>W.P.Carey the ASU business school is a good school, I adjunct teach in Carey and was on the advisory board a few years ago, you mention supply chain, its a GREAT program at ASU and I know a SC student who has had great internships through the program, very sought after skill set is Supply Chain Mgmt, ASU could be a good choice for that, BUT ONLY if you get into Barrett, but remember you still graduate from ASU, not Barrett and employers like me, don’t care if you did honors they look only at what college and if they know anything about it and what most people know about ASU, isn’t going to help you.</p>
<p>Englishman: really, you don’t make a distinction between Barrett and ASU?
I guess that outside AZ, people do, that’s why I’m surprised. 
The problem is that OU is the equivalent of Northern AZ U (it’s NOT the Ohio State University). Ithaca is better, good college town (near Cornell, possibility to take a couple classes there), especially strong in communication.</p>
<p>yeah, businessmen in our area make a distinction between Honors and non-honors at UMD. </p>
<p>Let’s just assume I don’t get into Barret Honors. Is ASU the school that will offer me (international student) decent degree in business as well as great college experience? I really don’t know where to go as of right now. I know, however that as an International student I will need at least some time to get used to US system and improve my language to achieve fluency. That will certainly take some time and it may affect my academics in some way (especially GPA). In each of these schools I need to keep 3.0 GPA in order to have my scholarships renewed. Is that achievable for Internationals?. OU’s campus is great but it seems like there are not many internships/jobs connections for its students due to location. It’s in the middle of nowhere and it doesn’t have such reputation as e.g Penn State. One thing of WVU that appeals to me is that it is almost on the East Coast. But are there any connections with such cities as Washington DC, Baltimore, Phily or NYC? I’m not really sure. Please, help international student in need ;p.</p>
<p>WVU is about a 6hr drive to all of those. It’s closest to Pittsburgh IIRC.</p>
<p>You can also apply for Barrett as a freshman if you get good grades. There’s also other programs you could get in, ex. business leaders academy.</p>
<p>@teenbodybuilder I know WVU is not so long drive from these cities. I am actually more curious which of theses schools would offer me best internships and connections with potential companies in business area. In Europe people study in one city and they can easily find a job in another european country and move there. I don’t know if the same holds true in US. I know that these schools are not top-tier caliber but should I really care so much for the location of the school or just go to whichever I like best? As a matter of fact, I plan on staying in the USA after college. </p>
<p>It’s just a name. They’re all going to teach you pretty much the same thing. Employers want what you can provide for them based off the skills you’ve learned. </p>