Purdue versus IU

College Search & Selection
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Help i can’t decide! I want to major in political science and biology
Purdue:

  • people at purdue are similar to me, hardworking and maybe a little nerdy
  • i got into the honors college which is very nice and has lots of perks
  • 4k scholarship
  • they are doing well in sports
  • close to home
  • very focused on research
  • (so many people from my school went and i want to get away)

IU:

  • very pretty
  • 8k scholarship
  • family all alumni
  • better for polisci (both the same for bio)
  • (not as great living situation and farther away from home, we go there a lot and i wanted something new and to branch off from my family)

i was set on purdue but visited IU today and they are raked #135 for polisci and purdue isn’t ranked at all. they are both ranked basically the same for bio so i’m wondering if this should be a dealbreaker. thanks

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No, it’s not a deal breaker at all.

You will most likely have to consider grad or law school to make your undergrad major and minor a career path.

If not, you will be looking for an opportunity in corporate America or some field where you may have talent. They’ll want to see excellent grades and strong school on the resume. Both schools are super and have great reputations. On the east coast Perdue is very well respected too. If you are joining a small business, having a solid degree and a good personality can go a long way too.

I would look for the best combination of finances and your preferences. If either checks both boxes for you. Your adventure begins!