<p>If I get in to Emory this spring, is it worth paying extra instead of going to my state's flagship (University of Wisconsin) for less than half the price. Just how prestigious is Emory when it comes to getting a job, particularily in Investment Banking/ Private Equity? I do not know if the leg up gained by attending Emory is worth the vast price gap. Can anyone try to attest to this in an unbiased manner? Thanks.</p>
<p>I wouldn't worry about prestige since both are fine schools. My dilemna in applying in the fall was between Michigan or Emory assuming that I was accepted. I was accepted to Michigan but decided to apply ED II to Emory.
My decision was based upon preferences of the educational and social environment. Both had their pros and cons but for me Emory was the ideal mix of a mid sized research university and excellent liberal arts. </p>
<p>To each his own, Have you visited both schools? Very different feel between Wisconsin and Emory. If money is that important, Wisconsin may get the edge. If its borderline consider going with the school that is the best fit for you.</p>
<p>I'm from wisconsin too and I'm actually in the same situation as you (except I might not get accepted to emory but u see my point). to be honest, there really is not a huge difference; wisconsin has a great national and international reputation, and provides for great job opportunities. some will argue with me and say that emory has more "prestige", and it does in the elitist sensibility, but as far as post-college/grad school/jobs it really doesn't make a difference. like hopeful said, when comparing two schools of a very similar caliber, consider what is most important to you. Location? Size? Tuition? Party scene? whatever.</p>
<p>I think it is also very important to consider what you are studying. For example, I know that Wisconsin has a very good as well as extremely prestigious journalism school. However, Emory has a very good pre-professional programs and better academic advising to help get into better professionals schools.</p>
<p>Well, Emory does give out great financial aid, so I'd wait for the awards to come out first. In my honest opinion, I'd choose ATL over Wisconson anyday, but that's probably because it's my hometown.</p>
<p>"Better" depends on what you are looking for. </p>
<p>Wisconsin is a great state school, it has lots of classes and a rah-rah atmosphere that you won't find at Emory. On the other hand, a lot of students choose Emory because, by not having big-time sports, there is more emphasis on students in the athletic programming,(and on the students in general) and not on the big-time athletes or on an athletic program. </p>
<p>At Wisconsin, you will get the experience of being in a big college town bubble. A lot of people like that. I did, back in the dark ages. Emory has a bubble on campus, but it's in a big city, and Emory students don't confine their lives to campus. They socialize in the city, go to restaurants, concerts, sporting events, shopping etc., in the city as well as on campus. There are alos a lot more opportunites for jobs and internships.</p>
<p>At Emory you will get much smaller classes all the way through, not just in your senior year, and you will more easily develop close relationships with your professors earlier on, so they will be of more use to you. As far as picking a school for a particular major, don't put all of your eggs in that one basket--most kids change their ideas somewhat over time. My own son had intentions of going in to journalism but is now a middle eastern studies major. Actually one of the reasons he chose Emory was because of the journalism opportunities because of the many internships Emory students have at CNN.</p>
<p>Either school would be a good choice--it depends on what kind of experience is important to you. And money is a very important consideration!</p>
<p>Emory may hook you up with some pretty good grants, so even though I think it'd be silly to leave the state, for you money may not matter. That said, Wisconsin has the 11th best undergraduate business school according to the US News and World Report. I don't know specifics, so I won't (unlike many other posters on this website) pretend like I have an answer. BUT, very high GPAs from top schools are necessary for banking. I'd think a 3.8 from a top business could would be enough. No?</p>
<p>Emory is ranked 20th in the nation, I'm not sure if its worth the money to you but yes Emory is a great school. Not necessarily publicized but still great.
Also, when ya think about, people care more about where you went to grad school (when applying for a job) than undergrad.</p>