Umich or WashU???

<p>Ok -- what does anyone think? Any feelings about the two schools?</p>

<p>Wash U is by far the superior schools as it is ranked higher by US NEWS and if often considered a feeder into top med/law schools as well as top business firms like Goldman Sachs and Lehman Brothers. There is no competition here.</p>

<p>I do think that Michigan has a better anthropology program though so if you want to go into a major that will provide you with no income after graduation, then choose Michigan. Also, Michigan has crazier parties and sluttier girls. So if you want to acquire some STD's and plan a career as an alcoholic, then Michigan is also a great fit.</p>

<p>Obviously, you should take into account other factors. I think this is a good overview for now. Also, were you accepted and if so, was your SAT scores below 2000? I think Michigan is aiming for a class of lower SAT scorers this year.</p>

<p>Thanks for your opinion. Already accepted at both schools. SAT score was 2270, ACT 34. Anthro not really an interest. Definitely not interested in any of those pesky STDs!</p>

<p>lololol troll. Funny post though, splinter cell.</p>

<p>I'd choose WashU (I didn't apply though :().</p>

<p>Yeah, Wash U is a great up and coming school. They have a plethora of resources specifically geared towards undergrads and my cousin who goes there says the career center is top notch. I visited him and the campus is absolutely gorgeous man and there are a lot of awesome people there. As you can tell by their inefficient admissions process, UM dosn't care about its undergrads and instead is more grad-focused. In fact, UM's grad programs are really good.</p>

<p>At the undergrad level though dude, you're going to be going to a school where the majority of kids didn't even break a 30 on the ACT. You will find more high-achievers at Wash U for sure. What other schools are you considering man?</p>

<p>I'd choose Michigan. It all depends on what sort of atmosphere you want in a college. I'd say Michigan will be a lot funner. D1 sports with a solid football team and a basketball team that will probably be good in a few years doesn't hurt the fun aspect. If you are interested in engineering, business, science, or any other assortment of fields Michigan will have better departments. I have lots of friends at Michigan who all really like it. Also, Michigan has a lot more name recognition than WashU in the US and a hell of a lot more internationally (Michigan beats my school too and I go to an Ivy).</p>

<p>One thing about Michigan is that I was invited into the Honors program. That was a big consideration. Am waiting to hear from Penn, Tufts and Harvard.</p>

<p>Venkat89 -- which school?</p>

<p>Clevfry, it really depends what you are looking for. </p>

<p>If you want a well-rounded college experience, complete with great college athletics, a vibrant college town, amazing performance and visual arts offerings and an intellectual community on and off campus, I would say go for Michigan. </p>

<p>On the other hand, if you prefer a smaller, more intimate environment in a quieter college setting, WUSTL is probably a better choice.</p>

<p>Academically, this isn't a fair comparison. Michigan will generally have higher ranked departments (by a significant margin) accross academic spectrum. The only department that is ranked higher at WUSTL is Biology, and even then, Michigan is not ranked that far behind.</p>

<p>In terms of placement, again, this is not a fair comparison. Michigan Engineers typically enjoy better graduate school and professional placement than WUSTL Engineers and Michigan Business majors (Ross) place better than WUSTL Business majors (Olin), particularly on Wall Street, in Silicon Valley and with major MC firms such as Bain, BCG and McKinsey. </p>

<p>As far as Pre-Law is concerned, Michigan does a better job placing its undergrads into top ranked Law Schools than WUSTL. However, WUSTL probably does as well as, if not better, than Michigan in terms of pre-med placement. </p>

<p>Overall, I recommend you go for fit, unless you are interested in Engineering or Business, in which case I recommend Michigan. </p>

<p>Oh, and Michigan students are no more (or less) likely to have STDs than students at other well regarded university. LOL!</p>

<p>Personally, I chose Michigan over several Ivies for my undergraduate studies, and looking back, I think I made the right decision for me.</p>

<p>It's very hard because I know a lot of people (including family) that went to both schools and they all loved their respective choices. Both schools seem great. Not complaining though -- a very nice situation to be in!</p>

<p>I'm at Penn. If you say "I got to Michigan" people will know what you're talking about. If you say "I go to Penn" or "I go to WashU" people will think about state schools. You can't go wrong with either school though.</p>

<p>How do you like Penn? What year are you?</p>

<p>I'm a freshman and love it here.</p>

<p>From a more national perspective, Michigan has a much more well-known reputation. WashU is DEFINITELY great, I have a good friend whose sister is there now, and she loves it. But in CA, only the really well-educated, younger generation knows about WU. The overwhelming majority of people on the WC think WashU means the University of Washington-Seattle, a powerhouse state school in the area. WU is relatively new and unknown on this side of the country. Everyone knows about UM. So consider where you want to live, and what you want to major in. UM has a nationally ranked program in virtually every area, WU has specialties in certain disciplines. If you change your major, which school will give you the best education regardless of your area of focus? This is what you have to decide. Good luck, they're both great schools!</p>

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You must be on drugs. I know someone with a 1100 SAT who got into WU. Stupid as hell, but their grandfather donated a huge chunk of money. That's one thing about Michigan, you really earn your way in, and you earn your way out.</p>

<p>Probably planning to stay in the midwest, where both schools enjoy a wonderful reputation. Biology and south asian studies are two main interests and I know that WashU is sorely lacking in south asian studies -- specifically India. Certainly family donations make up a percentage of the student body, but based on the statistics this year, WashU had a 6 percent admit rate -- pretty tough. Technically, WashU is ranked by USNWR higher -- 15 or so compared to about 25 for UMich.</p>

<p>clevfry- WUSTL did not have a 6% acceptance rate. The letter says they had 22000 apps for 1350 spots. They accept more than 1350 because not everyone accepted attends. Most likely its more along the lines of 15-20% acceptance.</p>

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<p>Garbage. WUSTL has been whoring themselves to the rankings for years now. They spend millions of dollars on sending mail and convincing everyone in the universe to apply to their school, boosting their so called selectivity. </p>

<p>I received probably around 60 letters from WUSTL junior and senior year. They went directly into my recycling bin.</p>

<p>WUSTL has a very low yield. I think it is under 30%. Typicaly, they must accept 4,500 students in order to fill a class of 1,400.</p>

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<p>I did as well. And their letters also went to my recycling bin, though it wasn't because it is a poor school or anything, I simply wasn't interested in that type of university. Small schools are great for some people, but I just wanted something bigger.</p>

<p>go to Penn or Harvard if you get in. I think U of M honors is superior to WashU if you don't. WashU might be the most overrated school in the country, I have actually heard they are more concerned w/ their rankings than UGs and rankings don't really matter as far as your UG experience. I don't know much about Tufts, sorry, can't help you there.</p>