I am deciding if I should attend LaSalle university or James Madison with a major in accounting. I would like to go to James Madison but I want to get my 150 in the four years which jmu makes a pain since they have a five year program and a will not give credits for undergrads in accounting. LaSalle on the other would give me two guaranteed co-ops and the 150 credits in 4 years but I hate how its in philly. My question is what do you think would be the best college to go to.
Without knowing tuition cost differential, LaSalle sounds like a good deal to me. Out a year sooner and with co-op experience, not sure how you can argue with that.
I actually went to James Madison for my undergraduate degree. The 5th year is a master’s program but it’s not required in order to get the 150 hours. I was able to earn my 150 hours through a double major in 4 years, while other people I know earned them with a minor while coming in with credits from high school or dual-enrollment at a community college. The master’s program is obviously the method they would recommend but it’s certainly not required and it’s not impossible to get the 150 in 4 years.
The co-op experience is definitely valuable and worth considering though, but I just wanted to clarify that in case someone gave you inaccurate information.