<p>I am about to make a transfer into a university this fall, I am a rising sophmore. I live in Dallas, Texas. </p>
<p>I am making a decision between The University of Southern California, and the University of North Carolina @ Chapel Hill. Can anyone give me their opinions and/or feelings about the two schools? I have never visited NC myself. </p>
<p>I also got admitted into UT austin but i dont think i will be selecting that school. </p>
<p>Thank You</p>
<p>Hmm…all are fantastic. Can you tell us what you intend to study? What are the out-of-pocket costs going to be for each?</p>
<p>One thing to consider is where you might eventually want to settle down and work. You’ll get a job anywhere in the nation with degrees from these institutions, however you’ll have to do more leg work to get a job outside the college’s home region. So, UNC would be great if you’re looking to work on the East Coast; USC for West Coast; UT for Southwest.</p>
<p>I applied undecided to each. I had always planned to major in something business related such as international business, but lately i have been thinking about a more broad liberal arts major. I intend on goin to business school sometime after undergraduate. Do any of these schools look better when applying to graduate school?</p>
<p>As far as costs, UT would be the cheapest by far. NC will cost somewhere around 22,000 and USC closer to 40,000.</p>
<p>Great schools…i currently live in SoCal after transferring from Raleigh, NC. Love UNC Chapel Hill, great school, lovely location, strong school spirit but I believe a tough school to get in as OOS student. USC in a really awful ghetto location with strong alumni connections. I would look at what areas have great employment opportunities…Texas seems to be on the top of many lists. I think UT is your best bet.</p>
<p>UT’s McCombs is a very strong undergrad biz program and since it would be cheaper for you, I’d gladly go to UT. Especially if you want to work in Texas and plan to stay settled there. Save your money…U$C and UNC are not worth the added cost over UT-Austin in-state.</p>
<p>For half the cost, NC, no question.</p>
<p>USC has a great international business reputation (think Pacific Ocean and tight relations to China and rest of Asia). But for $18 K more (I presume you mean per year) I can’t imagine choosing it over UNC or Texas. I think UNC feels the smallest, most close knit of the lot (although undergrad pop is little different from USC). UNC’s got a friendly vibe and is certainly the most buccolic of the bunch - great small town, lovely sprawling campus. Texas will feel the most citified while on campus. USC is a beautiful though walled in oasis. Beyond those walls surrounding LA makes Austin look as cozy as, I don’t know, maybe Chapel Hill?</p>
<p>Academically the three are peers. Lots and lots of instaters, even at private USC. Sports are great at all (UNC will see basketball return - just wait, USC will overcome its recent “problems” with the NCAA, and Texas will survive the close call to meltdown of the Big 12). </p>
<p>In the realities of today’s economic times, I’d probably think real hard about those economic realities when making a decision like this. Remember, “broad liberal arts major,” MBA programs don’t come cheap.</p>
<p>Thank you everyone for the replies… </p>
<p>I will be receiving a substantial amount of financial aid from any university i choose. With that said, give me some opinions in which money is not a factor. Let me know how you feel or what your opinions are based on academics, surrounding city, and the overall vibe of the colleges. </p>
<p>Basically which school would you choose, without the monetary factor.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>There are no downsides to Chapel Hill - none. It’s the classic American college experience. And I say that as a Wake Forest alum (I’m supposed to hate UNC!)</p>