UIUC vs. MICHIGAN

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>Saying that I will have to pay $10000 for UIUC and $20000 for Uof M</p>

<p>What would be the good decision?</p>

<p>I am an IL resident, so UIUC is cheaper for me, but I was wondering if Umich </p>

<p>is worth paying $10000 more (a year) than UIUC.</p>

<p>I am currently in LSA and my intended major is either engineering or science.</p>

<p>If I am doing engineering, probably going for chem or biomed or elec (sry no idea what to do yet, just know the field)</p>

<p>I am also considering possibility of going to med school.</p>

<p>If you were in my situation what would be the good decision?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>Go to UI. It matches UM in engineering and sciences very well and $40k over 4 years is a lot of money.</p>

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<p>my thoughts are a little different. if you plan on going to med school, you should goto UIUC, no question about it. But if you plan on pursuing a career after college other than engineering, Michigan is worth the extra 10k. Also, fit is very important, a good fit is worth 10k extra a year.</p>

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<p>How so? UI is ranked higher in chemistry and physics. UM has an edge in bio but most majors in these areas end up going to grad school anyway.</p>

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<p>Michigan I believe is ranked higher in just about all business and engineering respects than UIUC.</p>

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<p>UIUC is ranked higher in some engineering subjects. Michigan is good almost every other subject.</p>

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<p>go UIUC... save that 40k and go on a vacation, seriously. In engineering, Illinois is on par with michigan (some certain majors higher and some lower).</p>

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<p>Unless you think you may wish to major in Business, I don't think Michigan is $40,000 better than UIUC. Of course, if your folks are wealthy, Ann Arbor would provide you with a more pleasant and intellectual experience and a more nationally recognized brand name.</p>