Georgetown MSB vs Michigan Ross

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<p>I am an international student and have been admitted to both UMich and Georgetown (MSB). I am definite that I want to study business, but I haven't yet decided which field to choose: I am thinking of maybe Social Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, Marketing, International Business, so right now I have a hard time choosing between two. Plus I really want to double major in IR and Business.</p>

<p>I cannot travel to these universities and see where I fit best.
I would need some time to experiment to find out what I like best. </p>

<p>What I have so far:
Georgetown
Pros:
1) A well-known university world-wide, has a great reputation and prestige
2) Hard to get into -> Smart students -> academic challenge
3) DC ( I have lived there for a year as an exchange student, so not that much exciting)
4) High starting salary (60-65k) and good job placement
5) A possibility to get FA?</p>

<p>Cons:
1) Business program is not the best (how come it's not in top 10??)
2) I've heard that there's not much diversity in the student body
3) Losing sense of a college life
4) +5k more expensive</p>

<p>UMich
Pros:
1) One of the best b-programs in States
2) Well-known university everywhere (has higher ranking than GT sometimes)
3) Diverse student body
4) Lots of opportunities for Ross students
5) High starting salary (60-65k) and great job placement</p>

<p>Cons:
1) I am not yet admitted to Ross (risky) -
2) Huge university -> high acceptance rate -> not so smart students?
3) Not a big fan of football and Greek life
4) Ann Arbor is only a college town (boring to live for 4 years?)</p>

<p>So these comments are based only on what I've read and heard. I haven't visited any of these universities, so any comments would be greatly appreciated.</p>

<p>I have also been admitted to USC (Marshall), UVA, C of William and Mary, Emory (both Oxford and Emory Colleges), UNC, but thinking that GT and UMich are better (not so sure either)</p>

<p>What would you advise to choose and why?</p>

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<p>In terms of undergraduate business, you cannot go wrong with either Michigan or Georgetown (reputation on Wall Street and with graduate schools for both are tops). The international reputation of Georgetown is stronger. The student bodies at both institutions are smart (you are right, Michigan is much larger and also less selective); Georgetown is much more diverse geographically (obviously, Michigan is a state school so the majority of students are from Michigan). Both campuses have very strong school spirit–Michigan’s spirit is more sports-centered. Otherwise, the campus atmospheres are VERY different–Michigan is a huge campus in a great college town, pretty far from any urban center. Georgetown has a much stronger international, cosmopolitan flavor–a great campus in a great college-town atmosphere in DC–one of the best cities in the world–with the opportunities to pursue substantive internships during the academic year, a diverse social life not dominated by any single type of experience (e.g. fraternities, etc.). The student body is very diverse in terms of backgrounds as well; however, there are a lot of private/boarding school types, which contribute to the “preppy” presence.</p>

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<p>Where did you end up? My son is in same situation :slight_smile: </p>

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What is the decision ? my son is making decision about Ross U Mich, ( he got accepted already) , Heortown Business and UCLA Business/ Econ