UMD-CP vs. UDel

College Search & Selection
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<p>I'm a HS senior from NJ and I was accepted into the business schools at both universities. I was just looking for some opinions/advice on which to choose. Here's the way I look at it....</p>

<p>Maryland Pros:
- Big time sports/Campus spirit
- Extremely strong business program/overall prestige (very impressed by presentation when I visited)
- Close to major cities like Balt. and DC (social + internships/job opps)
- Less kids from my town go there</p>

<p>Delaware Pros:
- I liked the campus better (smaller size, nice main street, etc)
- Cheaper (decent size scholarship)
- Better social life outside of sports (not a "bar school" like UMD is)
- Student body I feel I can identify with more IMO
- Easier on my GPA (?)</p>

<p>I know UMD is superior academically, especially in business, but UMD seemed a bit large for me. Would the program at UMD really make my future that much brighter than if I went to Delaware? My parents want me to go to Udel since it's closer to home and cheaper, but money isn't a big issue and I don't want to miss out on something that would set me up significantly better for a better career in the future. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.</p>

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<p>I would go to UMD-CP because it is more selective, better fellow students, more prestigious. DC is accessible by rail from College Park.</p>

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<p>There is no academic comparision - this is a no brainer - Maryland.</p>

<p>But it depends on how much more it would cost.</p>

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<p>Udel would be about 8k cheaper per year so not huge, but still a good amount</p>

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<p>bumping this</p>

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<p>8k per year x four years = 32k</p>

<p>You can do an awful lot with 32k</p>

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<p>Based on what you said about the Delaware pros, it seems like you think you will fit better there. That is a perfectly valid reason to select a college.</p>

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<p>Thanks for your help! Anyone else care to weigh in?</p>

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<p>Okay if 32 K would be your TOTAL debt than I would go to Maryland - if it is any more than that then go to Delaware.</p>