<p>usc vs umich</p>
<p>uiuc vs umich</p>
<p>usc vs uiuc</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>I think Michigan would be considered a cut above the other two academically. SAT range is higher than both the others, and they have a reputation as strong across almost all majors. Of course the weather is better at USC. 
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<p>Thanks for the response. I thought that USC was generally regarded as high as mich is this just a misconception by me?</p>
<p>USC generally has a stronger reputation in pre-professional majors than in liberal arts majors. It also has a reputation of a strong but localized alumni network in southern California.</p>
<p>I would rank them UIUC, UMich and then USC.<br>
Check out US News rankings: <a href=“http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/engineering-doctorate”>http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/engineering-doctorate</a>
What is more important, is which one impresses you. </p>
<p>^^who said anything about engineering PhD’s??</p>
<p>There are no meaningful differences in prestige between these schools, imo. </p>
<p>better question: which schools will cost you more for all that prestige that each of them will give you?</p>
<p>Some other good questions - who cares about the prestige? Will the college provide a good education and allow you to pursue some kind of career?</p>
<p>bump thanks for the replies</p>
<p>I’d say they’re all pretty close. In the Midwest, Michigan would probably be most prestigious. In California, it would be USC.</p>
<p>I don’t really see how U Michigan can be considered ‘a cut above’ USC. Yes, it has a better PA rating, but USC is higher by about 10 ranks in the USnews rankings and they’re equal in the HS counselor ranking. Also, SAT scores for Umich and USC are…</p>
<p>Umich
SAT Critical Reading: 610 / 700
SAT Math: 650 / 760
SAT Writing: 620 / 720</p>
<p>USC
SAT Critical Reading: 620 / 720
SAT Math: 650 / 760
SAT Writing: 640 / 740</p>
<p>Virtually identical. </p>
<p>It depends on the major.</p>
<p>I’d say it also depends on whether you are in-state or out-of-state; the stats for Michigan residents are probably somewhat lower than those for non-residents. USC is very expensive, but offers generous merit scholarships to high-stat applicants. I really think it’s foolish to dwell on those rankings. The publications need to sell their annual issues, and many colleges employ gimmickry to “juice” their stats. </p>
<p>I’d place USC and UMich at the same level for overall academics, depending on major one may get the edge over the other, and they’d be well above the other within their sphere of influence (California for USC, Midwest for Michigan). UIUC below these two regardless of configuration or region, but still a strong school.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t necessarily say that UIUC is below UMICH in the midwest. I have lived in 5 different cities in the midwest and most people cannot distinguish between Michigan and Iowa. That being said, most people that did have a clue generally regarded Penn State, Wisconsin, UIUC, and UMICH to be roughly equal. So, I would suggest thinking about where you want to work after graduation. If you want to work in the midwest, UIUC or UMICH. In the east, probably UMICH. In the west, USC. UIUC has a lot of ties to silicon valley though if you are looking into CS or CE.</p>
<p>Many people do not realize that all BIG ten universities in the midwest have a general perception of being top public schools, where most people do not differentiate between schools. In general, people in the midwest care far less about prestige than other regions from what I’ve noticed. Granted this is 100% anecdotal personal experience, though. </p>
<p>Internationally speaking, UMich definitely wins.</p>
<p>Also, US News has always been underrating public universities that should clearly be rated higher. IMO, UMich is generally more well regarded (in my country, at least), especially since it’s pretty much good at everything. USC probably has a better reputation in SoCal, and UIUC is presumably pretty well known across the country in engineering fields (especially CS/CE), but maybe not as much as the other two for say, business (Marshall and Ross win there). It really depends on the field you’re talking about, I guess.</p>
<p>What does the OP want to study. What are her/his future goals? As many have suggested, those three universities are all excellent and one cannot go wrong with either. If the OP is a resident of IL, and the CoA favors UIUC, assuming cost is a concern, I think UIUC is the way to go. If cost is not a concern, then it really depends what the OP wants; </p>
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<li>What is the intended major(s)</li>
<li>What sort of environment does the OP like</li>
<li>Any career plans we should know about? </li>
<li>Prestige according to whom? </li>
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<p>Don’t go for prestige, do a bit of research about your major and what kind of recruiting might be for each of the universities. UIUC is top for CS, Michigan is excellent overall, good balance of work and play, excellent recruiting for jobs. USC is great but I don’t think the CS/CE is as great as UIUC for CS and Michigan for engineering, tends to have more aerospace jobs. USC does have lower admission rate and locate in LA, lots of things to do.</p>