MSU Broad (in-state) vs IU Kelley (OOS)??

College Search & Selection
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Hi everyone! I am struggling to decide whether I should attend IU Kelley School of Business or MSU Broad College of Business for undergrad. I plan on majoring in Finance/Management intending to become a Management Consultant or enter into the field of Business Law. Can someone offer their opinion of whether I should pay the out of state tuition for Kelley or stay in state and go to Broad. Which will offer the best opportunities and set me up for success?

PROS (Broad):
-In-State Tuition
-Large Alumni Network
-Quality School

PROS (Kelley):
-Top 10 National Business School
-Offers Business Law Co-Major
-Great Networking Opportunities
-Highly Specialized Curriculum (More Classes)

CONS (Broad):
-Not as highly ranked
-Less variety of specialized classes

CONS (Kelley):
-OOS TUITION IS CRAZY EXPENSIVE
-Can’t find any other problem!

Any help with this undergrad decision would be helpful! Thanks in advance!

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I have been direct admitted into both business schools and they are my top two choices!

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IU-Kelley is ranked among the top 10 for both finance & management.

If you want to work for in MC (management consulting), then IU-Kelley can get you to the top firms. But at what cost ?

What is the actual COA difference over 4 years between MSU-Broad & IU-Kelley ?

Business Law Co-Major will not help if you want to attend law school & practice law.

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What can your family comfortably afford (no hardship, no debt)?

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over 4 years IU would be 80k more than MSU (196 vs 116)…My family can comfortably afford MSU and I will graduate with a little debt, but IU I would have a lot

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Based on OP"s past threads & comments, IU-Kelley is not a feasible option financially.

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Is Kelley’s value worth being in a lot debt, but provide me with a successful future?

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No.

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I think Broad does the job great program and it really depends on you at MSU they have amazing recruiting on campus (from what I hear from my son)…

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Common sense is important in the business world. Do not bury yourself in debt & suffocate your dreams.

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I would not take out a lot of debt to attend Kelley when yo have a very fine, affordable (no debt) in-state option.

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Spartans!