MUOhio vs. UDel?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Miami University - Ohio
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<p>Both schools are similar in many ways, size of student body, great college town, similar USNWR rankings, good schools within the University. They even look similar (tho MUOhio campus is larger). MU might have bigger sports but UDel has enthusiastic fans, and a better location, close to Philly, NYC, Wash DC, and easier transportation.</p>

<p>If we were from the Midwest, it would probably be no question, but we're from NY. Would love to hear from MUOhio fans to help convince us (we will also post in UDel forum).</p>

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<p>You guys have heard of Delaware, right? Small state to the East of you, one of the original 13? Well, they have a University… (a lot like yours).</p>

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<p>HaHa Yes, we know where Deleware is. I am not familiar with the University of
Deleware. My daughter applied to many schools, but that was not one of them.
She is a freshman honors student at Miami University, School of Engineering
Applied Science. She likes Miami very much, and feels she made a good choice.</p>

<p>It sounds like the two schools are similar in many ways. What major may you be
interested in? Good programs at Miami include: Business,Education,Architecture/
Interior Design,Music,Engineering,Pre Med ( Biochemistry/Zoology), and I am sure many others. </p>

<p>Is cost a factor? I see that you would be out of state for both. Did you receive scholarships? It may be the one that just seems to be a better fit, have the best feeling about. Good luck in your college decision. I am sure you will be happy wherever you choose. You can PM me with any questions.</p>

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<p>Gee See I have a typo with the Delaware spelling. Sorry!</p>

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<p>Thanks caitydid. D loved Miami when we visited -it’s beautiful and everyone was welcoming but it’s a long trip if there’s essentially a similar school near home. The USNews ranking as #2 for best undergraduate teaching is a strong attraction, but I’m not sure what that means.</p>

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<p>This category means that the school has faculty that have a strong
commitment to undergrad teaching and there is strong student engagement.
Being that there is a smaller population of grad students ( about 2,000 out of
16,000 ), more money, resources, and opportunities go to undergraduates,
including research. Most all classes are taught by professors. Miami really is
very focused on undergraduate teaching.</p>

<p>Miami also has a high retention rate, graduation rate, and admittance rate
into law and medical school. It also has a higher salary potential after grad-
uation.</p>

<p>Miami is in a small town, but my daughter (from Cleveland), finds plenty to
do on campus, and enjoys spending time in Uptown. Cincinnati is not too
far away ( Dayton just a little further ).</p>

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<p>mhc48:</p>

<p>Following up on caitydid90’s post on undergrad teaching…Miami’s administration and faculty staff are very proud of the USNews recognition ([among</a> others](<a href=“http://www.miami.muohio.edu/about-miami/recognition/index.html]among”>Rankings and Recognition | Miami University)). If you have an opportunity to speak with department heads they will share their philosophy of creating a learning environment similar to that of a small liberal arts college…but in a public setting.</p>

<p>This is one of the reasons many have pointed out (see: [Budget</a> Ivy List](<a href=“Searching the Bargain Bin for a Premier Public Education - The New York Times”>Searching the Bargain Bin for a Premier Public Education - The New York Times)) that Miami is one of the best values in education today…you’re getting a private school quality education at a public price. </p>

<p>More from [President</a> Hodge](<a href=“http://www.miamistudent.net/news/miami-ranks-no-2-for-commitment-to-teaching-1.1535658]President”>http://www.miamistudent.net/news/miami-ranks-no-2-for-commitment-to-teaching-1.1535658):</p>

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<p>My D. is graduating in few weeks from Miami. She is a bit sad, she will miss Oxford a lot. Her UG experience went well beyond expectations. What she mentioned a lot during all 4 years was how impressed she was with all her profs. Their dedication to teaching, students and their love for subjects that they are teaching were contagious. I am not convincing anybody, go to the place that make you feel you belong there. It will work out.</p>

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<p>You can’t ask any more than that, MiamiDAP. I remember hearing the same things at my older daughter’s graduation two years ago from a small LAC. She still has strong ties, visits once a year and is active in the Alumni association. Heck, even I have fond memories from my visits every year. Unfortunately this D didn’t want a LAC, but I hope she will get some of that closeness and ties to the school she winds up going to.</p>

<p>StitchinTime, thanks for that article, it’s very helpful.</p>

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<p>I have two Ds at Miami now. My son, a current HS junior, had always been an OSU man, but now after spending time with his sisters, lists Miami as his first choice. (I want him to spend an overnight at OSU as well, just to make sure). H, Ds and I love Miami. The girls are involved in things we never dreamed they would try. D1, third year, claims if you meet a new person and talk to them long enough you will find a connection to someone that you both know. She likes that. More than one faculty member has come up to us at restaurants or concerts to tell us how much they enjoy having D in class. Faculty members attend Ds performances that are not connected to the subject they are teaching. </p>

<p>One of the things I liked immediately about Miami was that I never felt intimidated about asking a question. Everyone seems so helpful and genuinely happy to be there. I even had an opportunity to meet and talk with President Hodge and his wife. They were bright, but unassuming “neighborly” people. It almost made me want to invite them out for a bite to eat.</p>

<p>I can understand not wanting to go too far away. We’re in-state and it is 5 hours. For a state U Miami has a high number of students from OOS. Miami will be recruiting more from OOS as Ohio demographics show less numbers of students coming up in the future. Ds both have multiple friends from OOS. I am actually surprised by the home states of many of their friends. </p>

<p>Last weekend, for Mom’s weekend, I sat at dinner listening to 4 female students talking, all with different majors and years at MU, and I was just amazed at how bright and confident they all were. It was a great joy to witness it. </p>

<p>From what I had been told, Delaware is similar in many ways to Miami. Good Luck with your decision.</p>

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<p>wildwood, Miami and Delaware are similar in another way: I have yet to encounter or read on the internet someone whose child did attends not love either. We’re going off to Delaware Decision day tomorrow and if still undecided back to Miami the week after next.</p>

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<p>“Last weekend, for Mom’s weekend” - Hey I was there also. </p>

<p>And I can second everything that you said, I feel exactly the same about my D experiences at Miami:
"The girls are involved in things we never dreamed they would try. "
"For a state U Miami has a high number of students from OOS. ", I would add, surprisingly high number from Chicago. Also, I might add that Northwestern (in particular Med. School), seems to like kids from Miami U. There is some connection Oxford - Chicago going on both ways.
We are also in-state, about 3.5 hrs to drive.</p>