We are trying to decide between UMD Smith Business school and University of Miami (FL) business school. Cost will be the same since UM gave scholarship to bring cost down to same as out of state public institution. We are OOS for MD. Thoughts on the 2 schools? My oldest daughter goes to UMD Smith and absolutely loves it, but I feel my son might benefit from a small private school setting but don’t know much about UM and the business school. Any thoughts or opinions out there to help? TIA.
IMO rankings of UG business schools (outside the top 10) seem to be extremely unreliable. The rankings that do exist tend to favor large schools and state schools so if you do “that kind” of research, there is little doubt UMD will shine. On the other hand, Miami represents diversity, global, entrepreneurship and opportunity - exactly where the business world is moving. Both schools are highly regarded and have the usual suspects recruiting their students. I choose Miami because what they offer is just a little bit different from the state school/business school programs around the country.
Thank you for your reply. These ratings are all over the place and depending on where you look each schools is ranked differently. I live the perspective on the schools. Appreciate it.
For what it is worth, my acid test for school majors is always “the company you keep” argument. For example, I do not believe a school that takes kids with B averages and 1100 on the SAT can have a department ranked better than a top 50 school - no matter what.
Using this thinking, Miami, I think, has a slightly stronger student, but not enough that it really matters. I would go with fit and never look back.
lifestyle @ Miami, big time!!!
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Can you please share specifics about lifestyle? Would love to hear what makes is great!
Weather alone!!!
But kidding aside - we are spending the winter in
Miami right now (away from NYC).
And boy what a difference the weather alone makes.
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