UNC Vs Vanderbilt

College Search & Selection
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<p>What are the main differences between them and why should I pick one over the other? (Vandy would actually be around 6k cheaper, incl. free laptop from UNC)</p>

<p>I want to go to investment banking, and I will be a junior transfer (admitted to both)</p>

<p>Here are the Pro's and Con's I can list. Can anyone give me more?</p>

<p>UNC</p>

<p>Pro's:
-Offered me a free laptop!
-Has a dedicated business school that is relatively well-regarded (tie #6 w/ NYU stern according to USNWR)
-Large diversity of students
--??</p>

<p>Con's
-Really large school, so I might become a small fish in a big pond
-Need to get a 3.6GPA first semester to get into business school (shouldn't be too difficult IMO, I go to a Northeastern public school and have all A's more or less)
-??</p>

<p>Vanderbilt
Pro's
-Smaller class sizes
-Very well known private
-??</p>

<p>Con's
-Greek life might become overwhelming/distracting (I'm in a fraternity, but I go to a commuter college, so it's definitely not the same)
-Courses might be too challenging? (I need to maintain a high GPA in case I ever want to go to law school)
-Less student activities that aren't Greek orientated than UNC
-??</p>

<p>Help!</p>

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<p>Anyone? If it helps, I have interests in Econ, Finance, Political Science and a little math. I do NOT want to do research.</p>

3

<p>still no one :(</p>

4

<p>Really wish someone could give me some advice :/</p>

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<p>I don’t think you would go wrong either way but I’d pick Vanderbilt — its cheaper, has the benefits of a private university (good student:faculty ratio), and is arguably the stronger school in reputation and student quality. Most Vanderbilt kids interested in banking study economics and minor in managerial studies.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

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<p>I actually believe UNC’s Kenan-Flagler school is a stronger target for investment banks and consulting firms than Vanderbilt. Only the Ivies, Northwestern, Duke, and Stanford have OCR in high finance/consulting that exceeds the opportunities available for the business students at Berkeley, Michigan, UVA, Texas, and UNC.</p>

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<p>How big of a difference is there? Is the difference big enough to consider going to UNC, or there other pros/cons of each school that I should consider?</p>

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<p>

this. </p>

<p>Although I think UChicago beats the top 5-6 undergrad b-schools as well.</p>

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<p>Both are recognized as top notch schools. You can’t go wrong. I would choose Vandy if the finances are an issue at all. 12K savings over two years beats the heck out of a new laptop.</p>

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<p>By the time you’re a junior, Greek life is less of an issue. Nashville>Chapel Hill. I would pick Vanderbilt based on finances and overall reputation.</p>

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<p>“Nashville>Chapel Hill.”</p>

<p>Chapel Hill>Nashville. CH is not Durham.</p>