UMich vs. Emory vs. BU

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I was recently accepted to the following schools for transfer. I am interested in working for a top 4 financial firm. Possible locations where I would like to work after college: Los Angeles, New York, or Miami. Where should I go to school?</p>

<p>University of Michigan - admitted to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts to study economics and next year I would apply to Ross School of Business for possible admission.</p>

<p>The total cost to me per year to attend is approximately $10,000.</p>

<p>Emory University - admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences to study economics and next year I would apply to Goizueta business school for possible admission.</p>

<p>The total cost to me per year to attend is approximately $18,000.</p>

<p>Boston University - admitted to the School of Management to study finance. </p>

<p>The total cost to me per year to attend is approximately $30,000.</p>

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<p>I would suggest Michigan if you’re in-state, and it’s still a good choice even if not.</p>

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<p>I live on the West Coast! Thanks for your reply.</p>

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<p>$10,000 is still an amazing deal! Michigan was one of my top choices last year, and although I ended up not going due to financial reasons, it was definitely among my favorites from the start. I think it’s down to Michigan and Emory, and whichever school atmosphere you prefer.</p>

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<p>If you were admitted to Emory as a transfer, you have a very good chance of getting into Goizuetta, assuming your grades don’t tank and you complete all of the b-school prerequisites. </p>

<p>Personally I’d throw the BU offer out the window (can’t see the benefit of spending far more money to go to a worse school than either Emory or UMichigan) and only consider the first two choices. Will you be able to afford the extra $8,000 a year for Emory?</p>

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<p>Thanks for your replies. And yes, I can afford Emory.</p>

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<p>In that case it comes down to which environment you’d prefer seeing as Michigan and Emory, although both excellent, have very different vibes. Have you visited each school?</p>

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<p>I haven’t visited either school! What are their vibes?</p>

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<p>Michigan will have a more traditional, big college atmosphere with major sports to rally around.</p>

<p>Emory is smaller with less school spirit but located in a major city.</p>

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<p>Personally, I’d choose Michigan - being significantly cheaper is a big plus.</p>

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<p>Thanks for your reply! Any other advice guys? I have to make my decision in a few days.</p>

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<p>This decision definitely comes down to Emory and Michigan. Both are great universities with very strong Business programs. You can’t go wrong, but if finances are a concern, Michigan is the obvious choice. If not, then go with fit.</p>

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<p>I’m finding this thread a little improbable. You say you’re a transfer student admitted to the University of Michigan LS&A, and would then apply to the Ross BBA program during your first year at Michigan (presumably your sophomore year in college). OK, but most people apply to Ross during their freshman year, and make it a 3-year program. Why didn’t you just apply directly to Ross from your home institution? That would have eliminated the uncertainty of a double transfer (home institution–> Michigan LS&A → Ross).</p>

<p>And you’re an OOS student but your net cost of attending Michigan is only $10K? No doubt that’s true for some people. It tends not to be true for transfers or OOS students, and especially not for OOS transfers. Is this based on need-based aid, or merit aid that brings your COA down so low? If the former, why is net COA so much higher at Emory, a school that claims to meet 100% of need (a claim Michigan does not make for OOS students, or for transfers)? If it’s merit, what’s the big scholarship that’s available to transfers, and transferable from LS&A to Ross? </p>

<p>If the facts were as you present them, it would be a no-brainer: Michigan has the lowest net cost and the best business school among the three you present. The only downside risk is not being accepted to Ross from LS&A, but that’s where the scenario just doesn’t add up: Then why not apply directly to Ross from your original institution, especially if you’re such a stellar academic prospect that Michigan would lavish all that money on you as an OOS transfer student?</p>

<p>I smell a ■■■■■.</p>

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<p>Why would someone even ■■■■■ with a thread like this…?
Why are you even doubting people on this forum. Instead of typing that huge wall of text out, just save yourself some time and move onto the next thread where you might actually be useful.</p>

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<p>Whoah, I wasn’t expecting this response. I don’t know what a ■■■■■ is but sounds like you think I just made this thread up for kicks which would be pointless. My financial aid offers are high because of a combination of demonstrated need and merit. Emory can’t meet all demonstrated need first off. If they claim that, that’s not true because my financial need that they calculated is more than they offered me by about $8,000. I didn’t apply directly to Ross because I missed the deadline. I tried to apply, but they wouldn’t let me. I applied to LSA, BU, and EU about 12 weeks late and they all accepted me. I don’t know about transferring scholarships between schools at Michigan, now that you mention it, if that’s a problem I may just have to stay at LSA. But then again, would that be the same for EU? I think I am transferring in about 40 credits or so but I hope to be able to apply to Ross next year if that’s possible</p>

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<p>If you must know, they offered me about $38,000 between a Michigan grant, Provost’s Award, and work study.</p>

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<p>Warning, rambling post!</p>

<p>I’m honestly not sure how I’d describe Emory’s vibe as one student’s perspective is considerably different than another’s. However, Emory does have less school spirit than other institutions, including those with DI sports, but its students don’t lack in pride. That is to say, they’re proud that they attend Emory, but don’t show up en masse to a sports game. </p>

<p>The university seems to have a somewhat academic vibe, albeit not as all encompassing as say, U Chicago or Reed. That means that students can and do let loose, but the focus is on the academics first and foremost. Emory is also not a party school, so if you wanted that stereotypical, huge college rager, I’d advise you to go to U Michigan. Even our biggest party days of the year pale in comparison to many schools’ typical Friday or Saturday nights. </p>

<p>Some students do exert a bit of an air of privelege, however I’ve found that they’re mainly concentrated in the fraternities and sororities (not saying all students in Greek life are stuck up, only that a noticeable contingent flaunt it), or are internationals, many of whom self-segregate themselves from the rest of the student body. Most students have extremely diverse interests and at least a few clubs are always organizing things for the general student body (same at UMich). </p>

<p>Emory also stresses diversity to the nth degree and it shows in its student body. Racially, geographically, and economically, Emory is one of the most diverse schools out there, and frequently hosts events designed to encourage students to engage with people of different backgrounds. It also places a huge emphasis on volunteering, more than almost any school I’ve ever seen, which also means that town gown relationship between Atlanta and Emory are great. </p>

<p>Academics at Emory are fantastic. Class sizes are typically very small, and the business school is excellent and getting better every year. Professors, especially in the departments where you’ll take classes are extremely invested in student success and it’s very easy to talk to them for 30+ minutes about your life or problems you’re having in class.</p>

<p>In short, Emory has a relaxed yet engaged vibe. Its a great university with challenging academics and a top notch business school. Also Emory’s weather is better than Ann Arbor’s . No contest.</p>