<p>I have been admitted to both universities, only that in UNC i was admitted into liberal arts and I have to do a year before transferring. At Texas a&m I have been admitted directly to the business school. How hard is it to enter the Business school at UNC? Which is my best option?</p>
<p>Are you 100% sure you want to do business? If so A&M - but UNC is a MUCH better school (think Berkeley/Virginia/UCLA/Michigan level) I would personally go to UNC.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t say its a MUCH better school overall, but its business school is much better if you get into it…which are you a resident for? I would pick which ever you’re instate for, providing you don’t absolutely hate it.</p>
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<p>Yeah I am sticking with much better - UNC stands out especially for not having to deal with all the tea party rotc “brainiacs” that exist at A&M.</p>
<p>Fliqer, I was unaware that academic prestige is based entirely on stereotypes that you disapprove of. A&M is actually a really diverse place. Though I don’t agree with the tea party (or a lot of the republican platform) I think political diversity is something that definitely should not be shunned, as in the real world and business world people will be allowed to have varying opinions. A&M has liberals and conservatives alike. </p>
<p>OP- A&M was recently ranked by Washington post as the second most desirable recruiting spot for fortune 500 companies. The aggie alumni base is also one of the most tight knit in the country, which is great for business networking. College station is also situated with a 3 hour drive from Houston, Dallas, AND San Antonio. This means three of the nations 10 largest cities are close by and abundant with internships. A&M has a lot to offer. </p>
<p>However, I’m not here to decide for you. It’s ultimately your choice. I have visited and done a lot of research on BOTH schools, but things like cost, distance, and ease of access to your desired major should seal the deal for you. Don’t worry about fit too much, the size of both institutions will ensure you will always find a place somewhere. </p>
<p>Good luck with your decision though!</p>
<p>I would personally have to say UNC. Keep in mind, it is quite difficult to transfer into Kenan-Flagler; not impossible though of course. Be prepared for the worst; if you don’t get into Kenan-Flagler, you could always major in Economics and minor in something else. That is what I plan to do.</p>
<p>UNC is not a MUCH better school than A&M. Also, UNC is not quite in the same league as Berkeley/Virginia/Michigan/UCLA. It’s just slightly below those four.</p>
<p>UNC is a top 10 public whereas A&M is a top 20 public, but the conservatives at A&M do diminish any hopes of an intellectual atmosphere.</p>
<p>If you think you can transfer into Kenan-Flagler, then go to UNC. The average GPA is about a 3.5 if I remember correctly from when I considered KF. If you want investment banking, UNC KF is really your only option. A&M Mays and UNC Econ are non-targets, but I’d argue that mays would be better than UNC Econ.</p>
<p>Definitely go to UNC. Its a better school all-around and I would think a much better college experience as well.</p>
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UVA has a better law school and probably a better business school, but otherwise UNC wins out in most fields, especially the sciences. Where this idea comes from that UVA is better, I’m not sure - I suspect it’s because UVA has done a better job of seeming similar to the northeastern private colleges. It’s a bit interesting since UNC is both older and generally stronger. </p>
<p>I posted a detailed breakdown [a</a> while ago](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/11108075-post98.html]a”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/11108075-post98.html).</p>
<p>How much do these schools cost after scholarships/aid. etc? Are you in-state for either?</p>
<p>If the cost was remotely close, I’d take UNC.</p>
<p>And @andrewt787, UNC and UVa are remarkably more similar than a number of other top public pairings. UCLA, Cal and Michigan have way more in common with each other. I’m not ranking any of the schools when I say it’s more like Cal/Michigan/UCLA and UNC/UVa.</p>
<p>Followed by a number of large public research institutions Wisconsin, UIUC, Texas etc.</p>
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<p>From a purely academic standpoint, Wisconsin, Texas and Illinois are a lot stronger than UVA and UNC in terms of faculty strength, # of top ranked departments, etc.</p>
<p>^agreed. Berkeley, UCLA, Michigan, Texas etc. Are much more well rounded with highly ranked programs in business, engineering, humanities, sciences, and grad and professional programs…I don’t see how UVA and UNC, as good as they are, can match up</p>
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