Choosing between UW-S and UW-M

College Search & Selection
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<p>Okay, the only two school I was accepted were two UWs, University of Wisconsin Madison and University of Washington Seattle. A couple things, both are OOS and are very similar in $$, rankings overall and ranking in major.</p>

<p>So I don't know how to choose between the two other than "feel" I guess. I don't know how to differentiate the two in my head because they are very similar in academics, sports, and campus.</p>

<p>The only big difference is weather I guess, but both are fine for me. </p>

<p>Between these two which would you pick and why. Also if possible point out how the two are different in your mind.</p>

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<p>Tough one. I would go with Madison, I just feel the overall university is a notch above UW, as much as I love UW. If you are from the Bay Area-Madison is very much the "Berkeley" of the Midwest campuses. The campus is beautiful and right on a lake. It is also in close proximity to Chicago and Milwaukee among other major MW cities.</p>

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<p>Although I'm biased, I would say Madison is a slighlty better school (in academics and sports), and has a better national reputation outside of the Seattle/Portland. The campus is better at Washington though. It's a tough choice but I would go with Madison.</p>

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<p>Washington is known for having major issues with class scheduling and graduating in 4 years, to the point where many in-staters choose Western Washington U over it in order to graduate in 4 years.</p>

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<p>Hmm, haven't heard too much about the class issues. Oh ya and I also heard that Madsion has a lot more OOS students than Seattle does, so I guess that's good.</p>

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<p>Class scheduling can be frustrating at UW Seattle, you seriously click a button at a very early time in the morning and hope that you get your classes.</p>

<p>It's still fantastic, and I'm considering going there. [It's either there or Syracuse], then again I live super close to Seattle so I am biased that way.</p>

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<p>"If you are from the Bay Area-Madison is very much the "Berkeley" of the Midwest campuses."</p>

<p>ann arbor would like to have a word with you</p>

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<p>No, Madison has a much more liberal atmosphere and feel to it.</p>

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<p>I would choose UW-M, great people, academics, sports, and atmosphere
and to Ron Paul 2012, someone's never heard of Hash Bash, Logic Warrior is correct</p>

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<p>I would definitely pick Wisconsin. More fun and a better reputation, although it gets seriously cold.</p>

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<p>What are you looking to major in</p>

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<p>I'm going to major in business (hopefully), but didn't get into Seattle's freshmen program so I'll have to wait either place I go. The business building is fairly new at Madison though so that's nice. I haven't visited Seattle yet, but I'm leaning toward Madison atm. Unless something really strikes me during the visit, I'm probably going to go to Madison.</p>