Mendoza vs Kelley - for undergrad?

College Majors Business Major
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<p>Trying to decide between ND - Mendoza and IU Kelley for undergrad. Seeking input or advice. Direct admit to Kelley for 2011. Still not in ND for sure, but good chance of RD Apr 1, and trying to think this thru in advance. Both are good, so hard decision. Live in Chicagoland, male, social but dont drink.</p>

<p>Data points/impressions:
Cost: Kelley OOS with scholarships is about half price of Mendoza.<br>
Classes/learning: probably similar at both? IU broader?
Instructors: probably similar, with ND having better at lower level classes?
Jobs available at graduation: similar - both good?
Long term network: IU bigger, but ND stronger?
Fellow students: IU-diverse academically, ND - all good students?
Location: IU better town, warmer, but campus on the large size.
School spirit: both good, ND better?
Campus Atmosphere - IU large, diverse, stronger party element, ND less diverse, little more serious, more religious?</p>

<p>This may relate to others who are facing public vs private decisions.</p>

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<p>What do you want to do within business?</p>

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<p>Not really sure yet, looking at several possibilities.</p>

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<p>these schools are night and day. have you even visited or thought about the differences in size and atmosphere?</p>

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<p>Yes, agree there are differences, but both are highly ranked in undergrad business in midwest area, so considering both and trying to sort out the pros and cons.</p>

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<p>Know a bit about IU but much more about ND</p>

<p>Mendoza: Small-er, but not small, more of a community feel as a result.
Drinking is definitely common but moreso as a weekend activity and definitely not required. 85% live on campus, no Greek system. Very strong career services with lots of personal attention and rabid alumni base.
Jobs available: Neither will exclude you from any field, but all else being equal, ND looks more impressive on resume.
Weather: Small difference, but not enough to be a significant factor.</p>

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<p>Actually, the weather is vastly different between South Bend and Bloomington if snow is a big deal to you. South Bend averages 70 inches a year and Bloomington only 12 inches. South Bend had 23 1/2 inches of snow in one day this winter. If cost is a factor, choose Kelley.</p>

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<p>Make the choice on things other than academics.</p>

<p>This is the biggest issue I see consistently with people on CC. Everyone is so damn concerned about how a school ranked 5th compares to a school ranked 8th academically. Listen, for all intensive purposes, it is a complete wash and both schools with have excellent exit opportunities. College is a minimum of 4 years of your life–choose your college based on location, atmosphere, night life, safety, quality of the builds, aesthetics of the campus, and most of all where you feel the most comfortable!!</p>

<p>/end rant.</p>

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<p>This is a huge consideration - do you have the money or are you taking loans? do you plan to go to grad school later?</p>

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<p>Loans wont be needed for ND, but family cash reserves will be drained. Not super wealthy. Want to make sure the extra $100k is worth it.</p>

<p>Agree with Goose, but BPK’s point about impressive on resume is a good one.</p>

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<p>Unless you plan on going to something like investment banking or consulting, I would do your parents a favor and go to IU.</p>

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<p>IU Kelley Honors into the investment banking workshop is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better for Wall Street placement. If you get in.</p>

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<p>The Investment Banking Workshop at Kelley is a great bargain if you can get in junior year. As a backup, Kelley has an Investment Banking Seminar aimed at seniors.</p>

<p>[Undergraduate</a> Program: Department of Finance: Kelley School of Business: Indiana University](<a href=“Finance | Finance | Indiana Kelley”>Finance | Finance | Indiana Kelley)</p>

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<p>IU Kelley, no reason to spend the extra $. You’ll be applying, interviewing, and potentially being offered the same kind of jobs as a ND Mendoza student.</p>

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<p>“This is the biggest issue I see consistently with people on CC. Everyone is so damn concerned about how a school ranked 5th compares to a school ranked 8th academically. Listen, for all intensive purposes,…”</p>

<p>The correct saying is, “For all intents and purposes.” end rant. ;-)</p>