<p>i know there was a similar post earlier about the same schools but recently i received Cal's Regents/Chancellor's scholarship. i'm majoring in Econ/Business (shooting for Haas) and i understand that Berkeley's more renowned internationally while Chicago is more known for grad school. having an awfully hard time deciding...</p>
<p>This would be a tough decision.</p>
<p>Are costs similar for you?</p>
<p>The risk with Haas is there are no guarantees that you'll be accepted. About 50% of continuing sophomore applicants are accepted into Haas. Now, I'm sure you're a bright, capable student and will have no problems getting into Haas...but there is that risk. Econ at Berkeley would be an excellent alternative in case you don't get into Haas.</p>
<p>From my understanding, Chicago does not have an undergraduate business program. They do, however, have a top notch economics department like Berkeley.</p>
<p>You will not go wrong with either. Chicago is a much smaller school, that has a "core" curriculum. Berkeley is larger, more academically diverse, and has Div 1 college sports programs...not to mention CA weather. </p>
<p>If Berkeley is much cheaper for you, I would choose Berkeley and save the money. If you're dying to go away to college and can comfortably afford the assumed premium for Chicago, and would like the smaller classes, etc., go for Chicago. </p>
<p>Try and visit both before deciding.</p>
<p>Congrats on your acceptances and scholarships!
Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks! Due to my financial aid status, Cal Regents is giving me roughly $22k a year - it's amazing. On the other hand, I applied a while after the deadline for Chicago's priority FA so I'm still waiting for their verdict - not very hopeful but we'll see.</p>
<p>What attracted me about Chicago was its prestige in the Econ department - i understand Haas is more of a risk because of its two-year status, but to me the two are kinda equal. </p>
<p>I visited Berkeley a year ago and liked it. Bay Area and a great diverse community. Yet to visit Chicago though...</p>
<p>^ Go visit Chicago. Wait to see what kind of financial aid they offer you. </p>
<p>$22k/year for Berkeley is phenomenal. IMO, you need a very compelling offer from Chicago to turn down Berkeley.</p>
<p>You can always go to Chicago for your PhD in Econ. <em>I'd love to do that :p</em></p>