Kelley (Indiana University) vs Illinois College of Business

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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<p>Right now, it's looking like my decision will boil down to IU or U of I.</p>

<p>I am pretty set on studying business, specifically majoring in marketing. I might add a double-major through the business school, but it is very likely I will have a major in marketing. I am direct-admit to the programs at both schools.</p>

<p>Cost is the same for both schools. (In-state for IL but got $ from IU to make it the same)</p>

<p>I am also admitted to the Hutton Honors College at Indiana, but not admitted to any honors program at Indiana. I could apply to be a James Scholar once I establish a GPA at Illinois though.</p>

<p>A big factor in my mind is that at Indiana I could apply to be in the Business Honors Program after I establish a GPA. Business Honors at U of I is based on your application to the College of Business. The people who are originally invited to the program are the only ones in the program; no one else is able to apply-in. At Indiana, you can get into Business Honors is after you have established a GPA and a leadership position. I am confident I would have a good shot at the Business Honors Program at IU.</p>

<p>Indiana has better overall B-school rankings, a higher-ranked marketing program, and the Hutton Honors + potential Business Honors perks. HOWEVER, I am worried about students outside of the Kelley School and Jacobs School of Music as not being very academically-oriented. I don't think I would need to worry much about this at Illinois, as Illinois is a stronger school on the whole. I have visited both schools. I really liked Illinois, and I liked Indiana but not as much as IL. However, it is those few things I mentioned above that make me feel like choosing Indiana is what I should do…</p>

<p>Thoughts? </p>

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<p>In general, it sounds as if Illinois is better for you, although I do not think that the overall academics are clearly better at Illinois. But you like it better and it is in-state. Kelley is better than the B-school at UI, but not hugely so. Just remember that most of the time you will be interacting with fellow classmates at Kelley and Hutton. Those are your peers; everybody else will blend into the background.</p>

<p>When the costs are the same, then you need to go with your own personal preference. This is a “win-win” situation. There is no bad choice. Go where you think you will succeed, or be happier, or whatever.</p>