<p>which one is better for biology. i plan on attending medical school after graduation. Cost isn't an issue.</p>
<p>Boston University is a little better, but the difference is minor.</p>
<p>Now that you know that PSU is about the same as BU, go with the better financal aid package, if any.</p>
<p>well Penn State is better financially. according to the USNWR Penn State is above BU and is tied with elite universities such a UIUC, UT Austin, and UWASH. what’s your take on that?</p>
<p>lol are you basing you decision on USNWR ranking ? Look at the freshman profile. An average person that goes to BU has an average SAT score of 1910 where as a person that attends PSU has average SAT score of 1780. BU also requires high GPA. Were you accepted to Boston University ? </p>
<p>If Penn State is cheaper, then I would recommend Penn State.</p>
<p>BU is more selective than Penn state. It’s simply true. Both have great names but honestly I think the average student at BU is academically stronger than the average Penn state-er. Please don’t go by US News on this decision, they tend to give huge state schools more praise than they deserve (at least IMO).</p>
<p>the college experiences are very very very different, most likely due to BU being in an urban setting and Penn State offering that more rural classic super - state school experience. it’s extremely important you visit both in order to see where you think you’d thrive at more</p>
<p>Yea I understand that. However, that shouldn’t mean anything. Kids who get accepted to SUNY Binghamton usually score 1860-1900. However, students at Rutgers score around 1700’s. Yet, RU is known to be better. I find PSU to be better especially the campus life, and the sports are a plus. The name is also more prestige. Furthermore, the undergraduate biology program ranks higher then BU’s.</p>
<p>@echoudhu Everything you said is absolutely correct. I am just telling you not to base your decision on ranking. If you think PSU has better campus life, has good sports and cheaper, then definitely attend Penn State.</p>
<p>Pick the atmosphere you like better. The differences in schools isn’t going to matter a whit.</p>