<p>Hey guys, I have narrowed my school choices down to 2: KSU or OSU. I am an An Sci major with a prevet focus. Both have vet schools and both are practically in their own little town. I have visited both and liked both. However, I am worried about coming from Memphis, TN and going to a place where I don't know anyone and am not really sure which one has the better academics. Any opinions, stories, experiences or help in general is needed. </p>
<p>Thanks so much!</p>
<p>I also forgot to add, they both gave me good scholarships and cost virtually the same.</p>
<p>KSU has a higher ranking.</p>
<p>Which one did you like better? If you’re not sure, make a list of pros and cons for each school.</p>
<p>Consider the social aspects, too.</p>
<p>I have made a pros and cons list and both have parts I like. I liked the dorms at OSU more and the town but I liked the academic aspects at KSU.</p>
<p>OSU also has more majors (in terms of sciences and agriculture). In my opinion, they are VERY, VERY similar schools with a fairly strong Agriculture programs.</p>
<p>If you’re only going to be in the dorms for one year, then don’t let that sway you unless the dorms at KSU are dungeons.</p>
<p>You say that both gave you scholarships. Do both have similar GPA requirements to keep your scholarships?</p>
<p>OP, can you tell me what you like about each school and town? Both are on my D’s list of schools to visit.</p>
<p>M2CK - they both require a 3.0 to maintain scholarships. I have to live on campus first year and maybe sophomore year but junior year I am getting an apartment so I can declare residency for that state and try to get into their vet school in-state while also applying to UTenn-Knox (parents will still stay in TN) vet school. </p>
<p>Missy - they are both great schools located in little towns (if the school wasn’t there, the city probably wouldn’t be on a map). Stillwater, OK is great. The city has lots of college places. It has two walmarts and a couple other spots including Eskimo Joes (a must stop if you go to OSU). The campus is very pretty. The library is very pretty while the buildings are just average but they are usually rennovating something. It’s obvious T. Boone-Pickens money is going to good use. The dorms are nice (especially the Village!). It’s not too expensive as they give out good scholarships. I got $8750 a year with some agriculture money. OSU is about an hour away from Oklahoma City and Tulsa. </p>
<p>KSU is tucked away in the Flint Hills. It’s two hours west of KC. When I say in the middle of nowhere, I mean it. I remember a sign reading “next gas in 43 miles.” Manhattan, KS (home to KSU) revolves around the school. The campus is GORGEOUS with all limestone buildings, plenty of greenery, and lots of colorful plants. The library looks exactly like the one out of Harry Potter, no joke. The dorms are average as I wouldn’t give them a “dungeon” rating. Right off campus is Aggieville. This is KSU’s strip of unique shops with a lot of bars and some restaurants. KSU has a more “home-like” feel to it. Like OSU, there is a mall and some basic shops (Walmarts, grocery stores, etc) but it’s far from an urban city. </p>
<p>FYI, the government is considering moving the BIO-Defense labs to Manhattan, KS so if your D is interested in a science, that could always be a plus. </p>
<p>Both are great choices with good opurtumities and they aren’t tight with their scholarships and FinAid. Good luck!</p>
<p>Don’t get me wrong, OSU has a very homey feel to it as well. </p>
<p>Both are schools with majority in-staters (+80%) and most are white, middle-class kids.</p>
<p>Bump. I need help. Parents are making me decide tomorrow. Thanks!</p>
<p>Post the same question over on the Parents’ Forum. Lots of parents have info but don’t come over here very often.</p>
<p>Which school is easier to get to from home?</p>
<p>They both are far away. But, my dad works for the airlines so I fly for free. I have to drive/get a ride from KSU to Kansas City and fly from there or I can get to Tulsa or OKC from OSU.</p>
<p>OP,</p>
<p>I have a daughter at K-State who is in her senior year (animal science major/prevet-science concentration) and who will also be attending K-State for vet school. Her situation was similar to yours in that she was from the east coast (we lived in New England at the time she left for Kansas) and she didn’t know anyone at K-State. Didn’t matter. She absolutely loves K-State and Manhattan and made many friends very quickly. The animal science department at K-State is probably second only to Cornell and the vet school has an excellent reputation and very nice facilities. K-State is in many ways a rising star – it has an ambitious plan to break into the top 50 public research universities, the facilities are good and getting even better, the men’s basketball team reached the elite 8 last season, and NBAF is coming in – a $500 million federal complex of state of the art research laboratories. Manhattan is also a great college town. No question that K-State is in the middle of nowhere, but once you’re on campus and become familiar with Manhattan, you won’t care – there’s plenty to do. If you have additional questions, please pm me and I’ll put you in touch with my daughter. Missypie, same goes for you – happy to answer any questions that you might have.</p>