Tulane or UT Austin?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Tulane University
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<p>I am a Texas resident and have been accepted as undecided at both Tulane and UT Austin (Probably will end up as an Economics major, hoping to go to Law school afterwards). Paying the same amount of money as both schools roughly (35k scholarship with Tulane would just about equal my instate fees for UT Austin). </p>

<p>Looking for the school that will guide me better for a graduate education/degree (more specifically Law school but also other professional programs as well -- ties in with the age old private vs public school question?), that has great and well rounded academics, is safe, has many things to do in the city, a strong career center/internship opportunities, and a great alumni network and job network. I have visited the Tulane campus twice this past year and I really really adore it very much and I have seen the UT Austin campus many times and I really like the urban vibe there as well. I can honestly see myself at both places and being satisfied as well.</p>

<p>There are some personal doubts and myths that need to be answered and debunked and I need your help. The class size at UT Austin is what is overwhelming me and throwing me off a tad bit (from what I have heard -- mainly from my parents but I think and hope they are really exaggerating). Also is it true that the professor accessibility is near impossible at UT Austin and that professor's in fact don't really "care" to put in the time to help the students? </p>

<p>Can anyone help me with this dilemma? Any help is really appreciated since the deadline to commit is a week away! </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>I narrowed my choices down to UT Austin and Tulane too, but I ultimately chose Tulane. What did it for me was the class size. Upon visiting UT, it was clear that the campus does have a surprisingly small, comfortable feel. But I felt more at ease with the size of Tulane’s undergrad school. New Orleans and Austin are two great cities with a million things to do and see, but I’m making the right choice for myself by choosing the smaller one. I realized how many incoming freshman I’d be just one of at UT and it didn’t appeal to me. Size really was the deciding factor. Anyway, I can’t tell you what to do, but try to think about what makes or breaks a school for you!</p>