Michigan LSA or USC Dornsife?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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I’ve been accepted to both (and only both, lol–8 rejections :D) and I’m weighing my options as many high school seniors across the country/globe are right now. I plan to visit both schools (if possible; I know that I’ll be visiting Michigan next week… still trying to plan the Cali trip) and want to make the best decision possible.

So, currently, my major at both is supposed to be Political Science. But that could change–I’m much more social science and liberal arts focused, though. I’ve noticed Michigan consistently outranks USC in ranks for these types of programs–how apparent would that be in their curriculum? Also, I wouldn’t mind transferring within USC from Dornsife to Annenberg–how difficult is that? I’ve been thinking about that.

Also, what are the job and law school prospects for both? I’ve decided that, if I go to grad school, it will be for Law School. If not, I want to be employable. Could anyone provide some insight on the employability/placement I would have after graduating from those two schools, assuming I did equally well at both?

Socially, I like aspects of what both have to offer. Michigan seems like a great community, and actually, I’m a HUGE football fan. On the other hand, USC is in California… who doesn’t like warm, sunny California?

And lastly, don’t worry about the money difference between the schools. I think it’s going to be close enough to the point that I’ll consider it a negligible difference.

Thanks!

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I’ll share some comments.
I am not sure what state you are from? Ther really is something special about the SoCal weather that is like a free gift if you are from the North. If from the south, Michigan weather is cold from mid Nov to late March. Additionally, the Michigan campus is geographically discontinuous, requiring 15 minute busses between North and Central.

IMHO Michigan without a graduate degree would make you more employable, it has a more even reputation across the US. USC, although great, doesn’t really have the whole national reputation. If grad school is highly likely, assuming you do equally well, both will get you into that same graduate law school.

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@SoProudofMyChildren I’m from the Northeast region–very similar weather to Michigan.

And thanks for the other input! I do definitely get the vibe that Michigan is more national than USC, but perhaps getting a job in Cali having attended USC is easier than getting a job having attended Michigan? Hmm.

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@YaBoyTony - I would say that Michigan would not have any advantage getting a job in California. It might depend on major, but not likely. That USC weather is a gift to us.