Choosing between UIUC and UMD

College Search & Selection
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<p>I've been accepted to both schools, uiuc and university of maryland- college park, and I find it very hard to choose between the two.</p>

<p>I'm going to major in Business and might want to try for law school in the future. I really like the DC area and was attracted by the fact that UMD is only a couple of minutes away from it. On the other hand, UIUC is a more prestigious school and has a higher ranking in the major which I would like to study. Also I heard that UIUC has an excellent career center which would probably help me look for a job easier.</p>

<p>I could really use some help with this decision. Any help is appreciated. Thank you very much.</p>

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<p>Are you in state for either? Finances could help make your decision. </p>

<p>If you truly feel they are dead even, I would go with UIUC since you state how strong their career center is in placing graduates.</p>

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<p>Thanks for your reply. I'm out-state for both. Finances aren't an issue to me and I would like to consider them besides those financial factors.</p>

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<p>UMD is in a bad neighborhood, so you probably won't be walking off campus much. There isn't much to do that close anyway. However, as you said DC is a short drive away (Bethesda is cool also).</p>

<p>Sports are a huge deal at UMD, if you're for/against that.</p>

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<p>Thanks. Does being close to DC meant that I can have a better chance in getting a preferable internship than I can in UIUC?</p>

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<p>Yes but Illinois might prepeare you better.</p>

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<p>Thanks. I heard that UIUC is in financial crisis right now. Will it affect its academic quality?</p>

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<p>Hmm where have you heard that? Illinois has always been strong in the sciences and business and engienering. I hope that the economic downfall bring down a great school.</p>

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<p>I had a friend studying at illinois. He told me a couple of days ago.</p>

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<p>If you like being in/near a city, IMHO that's a serious concern. UIUC is REALLY out in the cornfields. It's a pain in the neck to get to Chicago. It's true that College Park isn't great, but you hop on the Metro and you're in DC before you know it.</p>