<p>I'm currently at a Massachusetts community college and I can't decide where to transfer to. I haven't completed my associates, I just came here to get my prereqs out of the way. </p>
<p>I was accepted into both UMass Lowell and Suffolk for Business (Finance). I'm not looking to work for "the big four" or anything fancy like that. But I do however want to know which school will take be furthest in my Finance career? I plan on commuting, and both are pretty much the same distance for me. I guess the big question is, is it worth burying myself in debt for Suffolk when I can just go to UMass?</p>
<p>Another option would be Framingham State, but I don't know if a Finance degree from there will be worth much. </p>
<p>Any input would be appreciated.</p>
<p>I would recommend Suffolk–it has a better rep for sure–but if tuition is an issue, go for UMass; Suffolk isn’t good enough of a school for it to be worth getting into debt.</p>
<p>I would choose Umass Lowell. Many people assume that Suffolk has a better rep because of their law school. The only strength Suffolk has is law and that is it. The Sawyer business school there is not as strong as the Manning school of business at UML. UML has far more connections because of the large student body i know this because i have seen dozens of CFOs and finance managers from UML with only a bachelors degree and imagine if you got an MBA after UML…you could become a CEO! I may not have made my point clear enough yet but if you do not want a lot of debt and an extraordinary overall education choose Umass Lowell. And DO NOT listen to the post above me because Suffolk DOES NOT have a better reputation at all. Just because it is private does not make it a better rep. If you don’t believe me that UML has a better reputation than Suffolk just email any worker in finance and ask them…I’m serious they will tell you Umass Lowell if they know of both schools. Good Luck and i hope you do well in your future.</p>
<p>I just read that Framingham State part of your post and do not choose that school for business it is not aacsb accredited like UML and suffolk and will not get you far in Finance i would highly recommend Umass Lowell over Suffolk and Suffolk over Framingham</p>
<p>When I went to Suffolk/MPA I completed some business classes. Suffolk is a great school because the professors had “real life” experience -owned a business or worked in the public and private sector. </p>
<p>Plus the alumni is strong and they support the students with many events. I went to Ireland and Puerto Rico with Suffolk and learned economics and the public administration of each. It changed my life and put me above my peers. If you are all about starting your own business I would lean more towards Suffolk. </p>
<p>You wont be a number at Suffolk like Lowell. I think you would have a better networking experience and job placement at Suffolk.</p>
<p>If your family can afford it then I would pick Suffolk over Lowell. </p>
<p>Downside at Suffolk was expensive parking and lack of dorms.<br>
I suggest you research the professors at each business school and then decide. Pick up an alumni magazine from each college. Then look at where the alumni are at in life.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>It also depends on what type of experience you are looking for. At Suffolk most students commute. At UML 84% of freshman live on campus. The buildings at Suffolk are scattered around downtown. Although Lowell has 3 different campuses two are directly connected and each of them has their own cluster of buildings. I agree that for the money UMass Lowell is your best bet but that is a decision you have to make. Good Luck.</p>
<p>Go to UMass Lowell. Marty Meehan is raising the profile of the school. It continues to receive higher and higher ratings. I’d say go to Lowell even if debt wasn’t an issue.</p>