IU Kelley vs UW Madison

College Search & Selection
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<p>So my string of college decisions has come to a close. The only schools I have been accepted to are Indiana University as a Kelley direct admit, and the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Both of these schools were on the lower end of the spectrum of schools that I applied to (not to take away anything from them), so I haven't done too much research on either of them, nor visited the campuses. </p>

<p>I plan on majoring in finance. I know Kelley is very strong in finance, but I'm not so sure about Wisco. </p>

<p>Both schools seem relatively similar in terms of campus life. Are there any stark differences between the two that would help me make my decision?</p>

<p>The COA of both schools is about the same too.</p>

<p>I'm not quite sure what else is important regarding this decision but I would be more than happy to answer any questions that would help me reach my decision. Anyways... any help would be greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>Kelley is the better option for business. UW-Madison for engineering.</p>

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<p>My UW freshman applied to both so we are quite familiar with each school. UW stronger overall school, IU better B school. I would search the IU site for info on finance at Kelley, as a direct admit you are in a good position already. At UW, they do very few direct admits and my son has many friends feverishly working to keep their gpas up for application to B school spring of freshman year. </p>

<p>Personally, I think Madison is a better college town than Bloomington (heresy to some, I know). My son enjoys that Madison is a bigger urban area and the state capital, with all the internships, protests, etc. Bloomington is about 8 very streets, with some great restaurants (and bars) and then blends into suburban life. Madison is an active smaller city. </p>

<p>Weather generally better in Bloomington. My son, raised in the midwest and familiar with long, unpredictable winters, says Madison is a whole new level of cold (good thing he didn’t wind up at Minnesota-Twin Cities). Spring comes earlier to Bloomington, winters not as bitter as Madison. </p>

<p>How important is travel access? UW is about 2 hours from Chicago O’Hare, with a coach bus that runs regularly between campus and O’Hare. Bloomington is about 45-60 minutes from Indy which has a smaller airport with, obviously, fewer connections than Chicago. </p>

<p>Somewhat higher participation in greek life at Bloomington, roughly 25% vs. about 10% at UW. My son says UW football games, with all the tradition (and pre-gaming), are great. Basketball, not football, is a big deal at IU. At both schools, high percentage of students move into apartments after freshman year. </p>

<p>If there is any chance you might move out of business, UW stronger generally across different disciplines. Otherwise, IU probably better for business. </p>

<p>Good luck, either school will provide great opportunities and experiences.</p>

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<p>Kelly for sure.</p>

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<p>Madison over Bloomington absolutely. I don’t go to either but am familiar with both and if you’re considering factors beyond (but including) direct program rank, Madison wins hands down.</p>

<p>If you have the resources and time to do so it’d be worth a campus visit.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the responses everyone!</p>

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<p>No doubt. I don’t think engineering is a concern for me though.</p>

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<p>Not very, I’m sure I could make accommodations for either.</p>

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<p>I plan on going Greek but 10/25% seems fine to me.</p>

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<p>I’ve always been more of a football kinda guy. UW having two good major sports teams (bball and football) versus Indiana’s one good basketball team gives a slight edge to UW. That said, I don’t think I should make a college decision based on sports teams.</p>

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<p>As of now, I’d say there’s a slight chance that I move out of business… but I’m pretty set on going into biz.</p>

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<p>Lol ok</p>

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<p>I somewhat agree here. If it wasn’t for Kelley’s (significantly?) higher rankings I would go to UW in a second. However, I think the difference in program strengths are a cause for debate.</p>

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<p>I would very much like to, but I’m not sure if that is a possibility.</p>

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<p>buuuuuuump</p>

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<p>buuuuuuuuump again!</p>

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<p>My son goes to iu Kelley. He’s a soph with a paid internship for the summer. The company is paying for housing car and well paid. This is common at iu Kelley. He turned Cornell for Kelley</p>

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