UMD or UMICH? I have to decide between these two and soon!

<p>I just found out I got into Maryland, the problem is Umich was my first choice and Maryland my second and I got into both. I didnt get any financial aid at any of the two but Michigan is much more expensive, but the question is, I know Maryland is very good but Michigan is higher ranked, which one do you think would be a better choice? Is Michigan worth what it costs or is Maryland a better value overall? I would really appreciate your opinions. Thanks!</p>

<p>i got into both too, and i chose umd over umich. i'm in business, and i was already in the business school at umd and honors so i thought that was better for me. at umich, i'm not even guaranteed into the business school in my sophmore year and i'd like to be in a business school rather than take econ as my major for all my 4 years.</p>

<p>also, i know michigan is better ranked but in the end, i liked umd better. it's closer to me, it's warmer, and the people seemed great when i went to visit. umich seemed more party-like to me, while umd seemed balanced between academics and partying.</p>

<p>that's just my opinion, but you could love umich a lot more than umd. goodluck!</p>

<p>don't think about rankings for a minute.</p>

<p>which school do you LIKE better? which campus do you think is nicer? where can you see yourself being happier?</p>

<p>that's the school you should go to.</p>

<p>UMich is head and shoulders above UMD in practically every aspect, especially business. If you can afford it, go to Michigan. It'll make a huge difference when you're applying to graduate school.</p>