<p>Alexandre, I agree -- Illinois is an excellent academic university (especially in some areas -- Engineering, computer science, chemistry, accounting, psychology, agriculture among others). It's also a great place to go to school for most, although the heavy Greek scene and the rural location (you don't see it once you get to the school, but, you certainly do smell it) are not for everyone. Not that Michigan needs any help from me, but let me add something about Michigan for those that might not know it well. It's well known by almost all that Michigan is a great school for academics. But many think Michigan is too big, too impersonal ... these people seem to focus on the crowds at the "Big House" on game day. Sure, some people simply don't want a large school ... never ... no way, no how. But for those who can see value in attending a large school ... or are sitting on the fence ... I don't believe that ANY school DOES BIG as well as Michigan does. At Michigan you get all of the advantages of big (varieties of people, incredibly breadth and depth of course offerings, amazing alumni network, etc.) and virtually none of the disadvantages. They take great pains to make BIG feel smaller, complete with housing, advising, and other infrastructure to make BIG really work. And then there is the "college town." For me, Michigan's campus and "college town" is simply the best -- music, art, bars, food, coffee houses, quirky, chains -- everything is there and the balance is wonderful. I'd send any of my kids to Michigan in a heartbeat if they felt it was the school for them.</p>