PSU Smeal vs. IU Kelley?

College Search & Selection
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<p>May 1st is approaching but I'm still having a hard figuring out where I should go.
I was admitted into both Penn State's Smeal College of Business and Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and stuck between the two ever since. </p>

<p>On one side, I want to go the Penn State because it is closer to the major cities like NY, DC and Philadelphia. Plus, Penn State seems to have a better reputation nationally over IU, not to mention that it is probably easier to find internship and summer jobs in that area.</p>

<p>But on the other hand, IU's Kelley is a much better business school in comparison to Penn State's Smeal and since I will be a business Major , it might be a better choice. . . .</p>

<p>After all calculation , their cost nearly the same for me.</p>

<p>In addition, I also want to know which school you guys think will give me a better edge , if I'm planning to transfer to other business schools (UNC or UVA) after sophomore year.</p>

<p>I really can't decide. . . .. HELP!</p>

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<p>IU definitely has the better business school. And honestly, you’re not going to end up going into the major cities much, if ever, at Penn State. I know a bunch of people there and it doesn’t sound like anyone really leaves campus on the weekends.</p>

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<p>true, but since my family is around the NJ area, going to Penn State will probably save me some airplane tickets during holiday breaks. . =p</p>

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<p>if location is that big of a factor for you, then obviously go to PSU. </p>

<p>but if you’re asking us which school has the better program, it’s Indiana. Kelley obviously has great job placement, or it wouldn’t be so well ranked. </p>

<p>and Penn State is not that close to anything… don’t think that you’ll be taking regular trips to major cities, because like ElizaB said students don’t really leave campus.</p>

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<p>Indiana is the better option.</p>

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<p>IU much better, kelly and the campuis</p>

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<p>seems like everybody is leaning toward IU, any more opinions?</p>

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<p>psu is a better place to waste money lol.</p>

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<p>In your intended major, I’d pick Indiana. </p>

<p>If you are not absolutely sure you want a business degree, I’d go Penn State.</p>

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<p>Most People dont think of PSU for business but it is a very solid college for business. My sisters boyfriend majored in there and is now in NYC with a very prestigous firm. If you are from Jersey I would pick PSU. Alot of the students go right to NYC for their internships and jobs right out of school. Plus PSU has an awsome lifestyle and the best campus!!Be a nittany lion!!</p>