<p>So im accepted to both schools. From what i understand these colleges are relatively similar. i also am under the impression that Umich has a better overall reputation. Which school would be a better choice if i were to major in history or economics and pursue graduate studies?</p>
<p>Neither college places in the top 10 for economics department publication rankings (Chronicle</a> Facts & Figures: Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index%5DChronicle">http://chronicle.com/stats/productivity/page.php?year=2007&primary=3&secondary=152&bycat=Go)). However, Wisconsin places a tad higher than UMich in terms of publications (Rankings:</a> All Economics) for all specialties of economics. </p>
<p>UMich places at number 9 for history publications. Wisconsin doesn't place in the top 10 (Chronicle</a> Facts & Figures: Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index%5DChronicle">http://chronicle.com/stats/productivity/page.php?year=2007&primary=10&secondary=95&bycat=Go)).</p>
<p>However, these are only some of the ways to rank. You should look through their course catalogues and go visit.</p>
<p>Both are right around #10 for econ and history in US News.</p>
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Which school would be a better choice if i were to major in history or economics and pursue graduate studies?
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Non-issue...you'd be fine at either school.
Is one a lot cheaper for you?</p>
<p>If you got into UMich's Ross Business School, I might choose that over Wisconsin....but it would depend greatly on cost.</p>
<p>thanks guys, michigan is a few k more than wisconsin, nothing too unbearable.</p>
<p>If cost is not an issue, since both universities are roughly equal in Econ and History, I would go with fit. However, in this case, both schools are very similar, so I would probably recommend you go for Michigan since it has a slightly better overall reputation.</p>
<p>I would emphasize the "slightly." You can't go wrong with either.</p>
<p>UW admit rate down to 48%</p>
<p>WISCONSIN</a> STATE JOURNAL</p>
<p>They are similar. In fact, I tested my friend if he knew what a wolverine was. His answer was: "wolverine is a carnivore from the northern parts of north america. like a really b*tchy badger". Pretty good response, don't you think? Alexandre, barrons ;)</p>
<p>Pound for pound, the most vicious animal on Earth! hehe! Go blue baby!</p>
<p>Sorry, Alexandre, I think that title goes to mantis shrimp.</p>
<p>Sam, I said pound for pound, not ounce for ounce.</p>
<p>Surely your Mildcat or Cardinal (the dancing Tree type) can handle that, eh Sam? ;)</p>
<p>Alexandre,
Fair enough. But are you sure wolverine is better than badger?</p>
<p>UCB,
Wolverines have been known for taking food from bears. Pound for pound, bears are pretty weak.</p>
<p>Well, Wolverines and Badgers are both weasels, so were are related...sort of. But yes, I would have to say that wolverines are more blue blooded! hehe!</p>
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Pound for pound, bears are pretty weak.
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List</a> of fatal bear attacks in North America by decade - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
When</a> Predators Attack (Each Other): Researchers Document First-known Killing Of A Wolverine By A Black Bear In Yellowstone
YouTube</a> - Bear vs Puma</p>
<p>:D</p>
<p>But Badgers had a Super Bowl ad.</p>
<p>Toyota</a> Corolla 2008 Super Bowl Badger Commercial - AOL Video</p>
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"This incident, where a wolverine decided to battle it out head-on with another carnivore ten times his size, substantiates the species' ferocious and intrepid reputation."
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<p>That tells me the wolverine must have done it before, probably many times, before losing this time. This just validates my point that bears are relatively weak <em>pound for pound</em>. :D</p>
<p>So pound for pound, the order goes like this:
Badger = Wolverine > Wildcat > Bear. :)</p>
<p>^ Awww but we can be soo cute too... ;)</p>
<p>Wolverines and badgers are scrappy, nuisance animals...Bears and Mountain Lions (or Wildcats) are further up the food chain.</p>
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So pound for pound, the order goes like this:
Badger = Wolverine > Wildcat > Bear
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<p>Yeah, yeah, yeah...at least we're smart enough to hibernate during the winter when no food is around.</p>