<p>The two schools I narrowed my choices down to is Indiana U and U of South Carolina but I am unsure of which to pick. I love Indiana because of the nice campus, great research college since I plan to major in biology, and a nice college town. The only reason I like South Carolina better is it's in the South which is the region I most want to go to college in, but I want more of a college town atmosphere and less urban environment. This makes me believe that if I did attend, I would probably want to try to transfer to a college like Clemson which i would love to go to, but found too late and can't apply. Also Indiana will cost 12K a year while Carolina 8K, but I'm not too worried of the costs. So basically my question is if anyone has any insight or advice, I'm really in a dilemma here.</p>
<p>Indiana over USC. It’s a better overall school and the Bloomington campus and town are wonderful. I think an additional debt of $16,000.00 for four years of college is reasonable.</p>
<p>I’d go to Indiana. SC is a big party school from what I can tell…but I know very little about either school. 
Sorry!</p>
<p>Indiana over USC, although I love the south. Indiana has a better reputation in more areas and is a great college town, although USC students are very happy, too.</p>
<p>No worries stressed23, it’s all good. Also the princetonreview ranks Indiana as 14th party school in the nation, so apparently it’s a party school too. What about Indiana vs Clemson(if I were to transfer there)?</p>
<p>Indiana 10 char</p>
<p>*Also Indiana will cost 12K a year while Carolina 8K, but I’m not too worried of the costs. *</p>
<p>Why would both be so cheap for you? Did you get big merit scholarships for both? If so, keep in mind that you won’t get big scholarships to Clemson as a transfer student.</p>
<p>What is your home state?</p>
<p>Im from Mass, the reason it’s cheap is because my dad has the gi bill and transferred it to me. Part of me wants to go south since I love it there, but i dont know if its worth trying to transfer if I really do end up unhappy at USC.</p>
<p>Would you have a greater chance of wanting to transfer at USC than at IU?</p>
<p>^Definetly, the only thing I don’t like about Indiana is it’s not in the Southeast. I guess I could always transfer from IU to down south if I still felt the desire to, but that doesn’t sound very convenient.</p>
@bigmike7104 - my decision is also between South Carolina and Indiana. Indiana is 5K a year more ( I got scholarship to both). Kelley direct admit and Chinese flagship program at Indiana and loved the campus - Direct Admit to Darla Moore at USC and weather is great (and campus as well). Not many days to decide!!
Pmcnyc - by direct admit to darla Moore do you mean general business or international business? USC has #1 IB program. Know couple of kids that have had good experiences in program. In Honor college? Great opportunities. Check out USC forum to se what other threads have said about these programs
@bigmike7104 - Was curious what you decided. I am headed to Indiana. So glad to have decision done and look forward to getting to Bloomington.
Thanks to all for your input!
^ If you click on Bigmike’s name you’ll see he hasn’t posted in 5 years. No help there. Please use old threads for information only.