Deciding Between Northwestern, Madison, Ann Arbor, UIC

College Search & Selection
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<p>This list may seem a little odd, haha. Three big-ish schools and then there's UIC (university of illinois @ chicago. It doesnt have the greatest reputation around here altho its' biology program is sound.)</p>

<p>I'm planning on going into some kind of biology or medical related major/field (dentistry or family practice, more specifically) and im having a hard time deciding what school to go to. The practical side is telling me to go to UIC for undergrad and then transferring to either of the three other schools for grad school, thereby saving a TON of money (10k a yr vs. 40 k for NU). But the other side of me says that starting out at a more prestigious school is a sound investment and will surely pay off in the future.</p>

<p>So, any suggestions, experiences, advice??</p>

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<p>Northwestern if u can afford it</p>

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<p>Did you apply to UIUC? It has a lot more in common with NU, UW, and UMich than UIC does, and it would still be cheaper.</p>

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<p>are you an IL resident? would you get a discount at madison? I'd choose that then if not northwestern</p>

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<p>UIC has a strong neuroscience program. If you're lucky you can see the 9.4 tesla MRI machine. UIC has a tough science program. Outside of the U.S. News and World Reports, other listings list UIC quite well.</p>

<p>Actually, it has been proven that going to Ivy league/expensive schools is not a sound investment. In the end, no one cares what university you went to, as long as its half decent. It's experience which is important. A name might get you your first job, but after that, it does not matter.</p>

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<p>UIUC has a pretty strong biochem program, you may want to consider it.</p>

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<p>"Actually, it has been proven that going to Ivy league/expensive schools is not a sound investment."</p>

<p>-"Proven"? Oh really.... I'd like to see how this has been "proven".....</p>

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<p>Well i can see what Nova said being true. The name of the college will only get you so far... but then you can argue that the "experience" you gain is proportional to the quality of the school (and unfortunately quality is also proportional to cost.)</p>

<p>I think Madison is the most well balanced so far. Strong medical programs in general, & decent cost.</p>