<p>I am most likely going to major in something physics/math/computer science/engineering related</p>
<p>Michigan is better in the sciences, no doubt about that.</p>
<p>totally my personal preference, but I think UVA is probably worth $25,000 more that UMich…therefore, in answer to your original question, absolutely NOT</p>
<p>No, it’s not. Both are world class educational institutions.</p>
<p>^^like I said, personal preference…yes, both are world class academic institutions…</p>
<p>Rodney. You said that Virginia was “probably worth $25,000 more than U-Mich.” I say neither school is worth $25,000 more than the other.</p>
<p>Actually all of you are wrong. Without knowing the OP’s financial status, you cant answer the question.</p>
<p>If OP is a billionaire, Umich maybe worth $25000 more per year to him because $25000 to him is nothing (think about the law of diminishing return backwards in terms of wealth)</p>
<p>If OP is a lower-middle class family, obviously not.
So dont jump to conclusions</p>
<p>UVa does not have a world class engineering school; it’s not even the best engineering school in the state. So if you want to major in physics/math/computer science/engineering, you should think again whether it is worth it.</p>
<p>Unless your folks are very wealthy, Michigan is not $25,000/year better than UVa.</p>
<p>I’m upper middle class, combined income of roughly 225,000 but I have 2 siblings who are going through college as well</p>
<p>In other words I’m getting no financial aid whatsoever</p>
<p>Absolutely not! No point in wasting $25,000 for a school that is practically equal to UVA.</p>
<p>Michigan isn’t “practically equal” to UVA in physics/math/computer science/engineering, Michigan is most definitely a step ahead.</p>
<p>I meant that in a reverse way dilksy. As in UVA is almost equal to UMich. Regardless, I don’t think 25k a year is really worth it for a school that is only a step ahead. Unless your Bill Gates of course :)</p>
<p>UVa (USNWR grad ranking):</p>
<p>Math - #40
Physice - #36
Chem - NR
Computer Science - #29
Mech Engr - #38 (undergrad NR)</p>
<p>UVa is one of my favorite schools but I can’t recommend going there for science or engineering.</p>
<p>UVA is much higher in science than people are listing… as for engineering, no it’s not very good.</p>
<p>Michigan isn’t weak in any of it’s academic disciplines.</p>
<p>For a savings of $25K, I would take UVa. $100,000 more for Michigan is ridiculous. I would pick UVa in a heartbeat for the price. Both schools are equally as amazing (its not like your chosing between Michigan and South East State University or something, its UVA which is a great school).</p>
<p>As I stated before, It isn’t worth $25,000/year more to attend a comparable school.</p>
<p>225K/year is not just upper middle class, that’s wealthy. Assuming you’re parents are paying (or atleast providing substantial support), it would seem like you can afford to go to a better school. </p>
<p>In another thread in here someone posted the average starting salaries for degrees in different engineering fields. Look at the same from UVA and make you’re decision based on that.</p>
<p>That is a good point QwertyKey. Seriously, if I lived in VA and wanted to attend a good engineering school, I’d probably pick VA Tech over UVA. Otherwise if I could afford it easily enough, I would go for Michigan.</p>