<p>I am currently studying at one of the universities listed under the top universities section, but am really considering transferring to Michigan State University. It is closer to home and will probably end up costing me significantly less. Would transferring hurt me very badly in searching for a job outside of Michigan later in life? I have great grades at my current school, I am just not fully happy there.</p>
<p>I doubt transferring will hurt your job chances if you have strong grades. Save the money and be happy. Good luck to you</p>
<p>No it will not.</p>
<p>Concurred. Will not hurt.</p>
<p>Will not hurt you. MSU is a great school. I would expect that everyone has heard of it (unlike many schools). As an MSU grad, out of state, both undergrad and graduate school, I have never had a problem getting a job. After your first job or so your resume is what will count anyway, regardless of where you went to school.</p>
<p>Major and type of job you may be looking for after graduation?</p>
<p>On the other hand, if you do not like where you are and it is too expensive, it is hard to make much of argument for staying there, even if your major and type of job that you will seek after graduation is one where your current school’s prestige and/or location will significantly help.</p>
<p>What is your current school?</p>
<p>Northwestern.</p>
<p>I’m also slightly worried about how my credits will transfer, but I’m guessing that is something to take up with admissions.</p>
<p>Michigan State provides a convenient transfer equivalency web page. It includes out of state, four year, and private schools as well as the expected in state community colleges.</p>
<p>[Transfer</a> MSU: Browse by Institution](<a href=“Transfer MSU: Web page not found”>Transfer MSU: Web page not found)</p>
<p>What’s your GPA? I think in the long run a degree from a prestigious school like Northwestern is definitely worth it.</p>
<p>^ Not worth it though if the OP is going to be in significant debt graduating from Northwestern.</p>
<p>michigankid, how significant of a savings are we talking here?</p>
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<p>It definitely depends. I’m sure you will be able to get a job out of Michigan State (well, actually, I’m not completely sure given the job market right now) but some jobs will be less available. </p>
<p>For example, getting an engineering job will be doable from either school but easier from Northwestern. Getting a job in say - consulting or banking - will be doable from Northwestern but nearly impossible from Michigan State. </p>
<p>Why don’t you transfer to UMich Ann-Arbor?</p>
<p>My GPA is a 3.9 and I would be saving about ten thousand a year.</p>
<p>“Why don’t you transfer to UMich Ann-Arbor?”</p>
<p>Exactly what I was thinking…</p>
<p>^^ $10k/year is a good chunk of money. Are you a junior transfer? So you could potentially save $20k? However, I say the $20k premium is worth it for Northwestern.</p>
<p>northwestern is a highly overrated school, actually its garbage. im not really sure why it’s ranked as high as it is. kids on CC look at USnews rankings and say “omg its ranked top 20 it is great school!,” but they really have no real knowledge or experience about college quality</p>
<p>^ Don’t like the Mildcats, eh? Hehe…</p>
<p>Also considering UMich. Being from Michigan, my parents are into the stupid school rivalry an do support State. I do like State’s campus more than UMich and State does have a Hospitality Business major which really interests me. perfect36, I do not agree with you at all.</p>
<p>If you go to University of Michigan, here is the transfer credit guide:</p>
<p>[Office</a> of Undergraduate Admissions: Transfer Credit](<a href=“http://www.admissions.umich.edu/transfers/credit.php]Office”>http://www.admissions.umich.edu/transfers/credit.php)</p>