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<li>UIUC (#1 ranked accounting program)
2a. OSU (Also has a top end accounting program)
2b. Wisconsin (Would give an edge over OSU but I think you have to apply to their b-school after your 1st year)</li>
<li>U-M</li>
</ol>
<p>I know US News ranking is like Wisconsin>UIUC>OSU>U of M but the business school wise, they are pretty much ranked the same…</p>
<p>Indeed. However, factor in the environment (Columbus rocks w/ milder weather) and scholarships offer (National Buckeye Scholarship for OOS students), coupled with the diversity and fundraising effort(s), Ohio State would be the obvious choice imho.</p>
<p>UIUC is the best accounting program by far out of those mentioned. Costs aside, best business program you listed.</p>
<p>OSU and Wisconsin are about the same level to me. As Sparkeye said, OSU offers some nice scholarships, and Wisconsin’s bschool is only 3 years. Otherwise Wisconsin>OSU, (not a large gap).</p>
<p>Minnesota is also quite solid but I would say it’s a bit lower than the others. I do think it’s a fair amount cheaper, though (Especially comparison to Wisconsin or UIUC).</p>