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Sparkeye7:
First off, I am not certain if UCB or UCLA worth roughly $100,000 more than tOSU in the long run!! As an tOSU international alum, I can only speak for the school that I know well. While tOSU might not be academically as prestigious as your top choices, the school certainly has lots to offer to international students. It is located in a good size midwestern city (Columbus is around 800,000 population in the city) with affordable living expenses compared to Berkeley or Westwood which are in the west coast. Further, tOSU is certainly milder weather in the winter than both Minnesota and Wisconsin. And most importantly, Ohio State President Gordon Gee has a great relationship with the State Legislatures. Hence the school has been enjoying strong State supports with annual tuition increase capped at 3.5% if any unlike the rest of OP’s options. Plus, academically, the school is currently deemed as one of the most up-and-coming institutions in America and ranked in the Top-5 with the most international students enrolled. Since OP mentioned that tuition is somewhat of a concern, I therefore suggest Ohio State over all the other choices based on all the factors mentioned above.</p>
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<p>P.S. If OP does not mind the harsh Minnesota weather, Carlson School of Management is currently tied with Fisher College of Business at #14 based on USNWR Best Undergrad Business ranking, and OP will certainly able to save more (roughly $20k in the long run over tOSU) by becoming a Gopher.
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<p>Thank you! Your input was incredibly helpful!
I would like to know though, how is the post-grad prospects for a tOSU degree holder? I hope to do my MBA in the Ivy Leagues if possible.</p>