<p>I've been admitted to both schools and Marquette gave me a scholarship that reduces the costs to near UIUC costs. I've lived in the burbs of Chicago all my life and MU is closer than UIUC, but in all honesty, I'd rather be further away. </p>
<p>In anyone's opinion here, which school is better for undecided freshmen? I've heard it is extremely hard to change majors at UIUC, especially the main school of study; how true is this rumor?</p>
<p>It all depends on what you like. Marquette is right in the middle of Milwaukee. It's not like other city schools where the buildings are spread out, but it's like a campus between the skyscrapers and lake Michigan. Illinois is in the middle of a cornfield. Also, Marquette is also a lot smaller population-wise than UIUC. </p>
<p>You brought up majors, it all depends on what you want. What I like about Marquette is that I can go right into my major (advertising) as a freshman, while at Illinois, I'd have to transfer into communication school for sophomore year. But with Illinois, you probably have more options for your major.</p>
<p>If your undecided, you'll have more options at Illinois, I'm not sure how hard it is to change though.</p>
<p>I'm a junior in high school, so I haven't really applied anywhere yet, but If I had my pick, I'd go with Illinois, because of the quality of education, and if I recall your also in state. I don't think you could go wrong though, it just depends on what you like.</p>
<p>Undecided at UIUC means you will be in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS). It is then fairly easy to pick a major in LAS when you decide to come off undecided. The more difficult move is choosing a major that is not in LAS but in another college such as engineering or business. You need to be accepted into the college and its major and it will have minimum GPA and course requirements for you to be considered and, particlarly for business, the college may be picky about which undecideds it eventually lets in even if requirements are met.</p>
<p>You don't mention which area of the burbs you are but it is not necessarily true that you are "closer" (drive time) to Milwaukee. If North or NW burbs probably true. If west or southern burbs the number of miles to Milwaukee might be less but the drive to UIUC is a lot faster.</p>
<p>I have a 4.3GPA currently and am graduating #22 in my class of 700. I have already seen both campuses; Milwaukee is an hour away and UIUC is technically 3 hours away. I appreciate the help, most if it I've already heard.</p>
<p>What is the GPA out of?</p>
<p>I would go to UIUC. Marquette is not worth the out of state tuition. I could help you make a better decision, though, if I know you might want to major in.</p>