<p>Hi,
I was admitted to the Ross BBA program preferred and NYU Stern and can't really decide which one I would rather go to. I don't know what I want to do in business entirely, but I am thinking international business most likely. I also might want to minor in computer science (so maybe UMich would be better in that area) </p>
<p>At UMich, I was admitted to the Honors LSA college (arts and sciences) at UMich, so I would spend my first year in the honors college and then go to Ross. </p>
<p>At NYU Stern, I would go directly into the Stern school. I live closer to NYU, and come from the tristate area, so I would be closer to home. I don't really care about travel too much. I am mainly concerned with employment after college. I know NYC is probably where I will end up regardless, but I do sort of like the college town atmosphere of UMich. I have visited both.</p>
<p>Neither school gave me much aid, and going to UMich will cost around $12,000 less, but I will have to travel much more.</p>
<p>Any (logical) input, stats, personal experiences are appreciated!</p>
<p>Ross is a slightly better recruited b-school and if you’re gonna end up in NYC anyways you might as well get out and have a real college experience. You won’t be limited from anything coming out of Ross. Considering you’ll be able to live on central for sure and are a pre-admit I’d say Michigan hands down. Plus it’s cheaper.</p>
<p>Go to Umich… strong academics/business program and the complete college experience, which is a once in a lifetime opportunity. You will have enough time to enjoy new york after you graduate from Ross, it’ll all still be there 4 years from now :P</p>
<p>I’d say Stern and Ross are on the same level undergrad. But Stern is actually in NYC, so companies will probably more willing to schedule interviews(Columbia kids have first dibs though). That said, Ross is still good for Wall Street good.</p>
<p>Ross and Stern graduates do well, so I would not worry about professional placement upon graduation. </p>
<p>I think Michigan is best for three reasons:</p>
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<li><p>It would offer you the opportunity to live in a more traditional campus environment (college town, lively campus, school spirit, decent athletic tradition etc…)</p></li>
<li><p>It will cost you roughly $30k less over 4 years</p></li>
<li><p>While you will be getting an undergraduate business degree at both, Michigan will offer you the opportunity to double major from LSA</p></li>
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<p>You can’t go wrong, but I think Michigan offers more in your case.</p>
<p>I have a brother at Stern and I’m a student at UMich so I know the two programs pretty well. I’m also from the tri-state area so I have a good idea of what you may be experiencing.</p>
<p>Stern over Ross:
-Study abroad options during the school year, Ross doesn’t let you
-In NYC, which means spring internships that are much easier to get than summer (during the school year)
-along similar lines, you’re exposed more to NYC opportunities
-start off right away, as opposed to waiting a year
-close to home, something you may feel more comfortable with
-All expense paid Spring Break trip during your junior year, which is awesome</p>
<p>Ross over Stern:
-Cheaper… housing is cheaper and for you, tuition is too
-Campus experience, something NYU doesn’t have
-Sports (my brother is very envious of our teams)
-Generally more school spirit. It’s not secret that NYU has a lack of community. Their students as a whole accept this fact.
-The one year in LSA may actually benefit you, and make you a more well-rounded student who’s not just business.
-Pre-admits generally have a more fun time their first year because they can be more relaxed and take easier courses than their non-pre admit peers</p>
<p>I’d say you generally can’t go wrong with either programs. Both are relatively similar in rankings and academics. It’s really all about the social experiences at both schools. NYU is more bar-scene oriented, although my brother did join a Fraternity. UMich has bars and a great college town, but lots of house parties as well. Do you like sports? </p>
<p>I wouldn’t worry too much about the “where can I get better connections” factor as some kids do. NYU is in NYC, which gives you great networking advantages within the city. But Michigan has such a large alumni network/global reach that you can always find UMich Alums everywhere, especially in NYC. So networking wise, they do even out.</p>
<p>I’m also curious about the diversity of each school. Stern is around 60something percent Asian and majority female. (I’m a female Asian.) I don’t know much about UMich that I can verify though. According to bloomberg, it’s a large majority male and white, even in the Ross BBA. I’m not sure if this would be a factor in my decision, but just wondering how the diversity actually plays out on campus, especially since UMich is a state school.</p>
<p>I’m not too into sports, but would probably do something intramural and I am very school spirited (:</p>
<p>bsnss25, Ross is typically 70% male, 50% white. 30% are Asian, 10% are URM and 10% are international. But I wouldn’t worry about the male:female ratio. For Michigan overall, women make up 50% of the undergraduate student population.</p>
<p>They’re both comparable, and like everyone else said, you can’t go wrong with either. That being said, I’m sure most people will have more fun at Michigan.</p>
<p>They’re both good choices - if you are dead set on doing finance in NYC I would give an edge to Stern due to easier logistics of setting up networking opportunities and finding boutiques to work for. If you’re flexible and considering a path to consulting as well I would recommend Ross over Stern. </p>
<p>Ross places well into NYC as well, but is a bit more reliant on on-campus recruiting and motivated kids heading out to NYC every so often if required to network.</p>
<p>I’m originally from NYC myself and I personally think getting out of the NYC bubble for a few years is a good thing - but I guess that’s a bit of a side comment :)</p>