<p>I am interested in having a finance / economics major at either schools, but I still haven't made up my mind which school I want to attend. I know UofM has one of the top rated business programs which I would really like to get to, but the Eli Broad and MSU is also very good.</p>
<p>Going to UofM would cost me a lot more money (but a better degree?) considering I'm probably going to get at least a couple scholarships if I decide to go to MSU.</p>
<p>My grades and ACT were pretty good so I have confidence that I will be accepted at both.</p>
<p>Please share with me your unbiased views/experiences with both schools so I can hopefully make up my mind. </p>
<p>Michigan can be pretty generous too (pretty much only for instate students!!!). I know four freshman who have 40,000 (10K/year) scholarships. None of them are wildly good students either (ACTs around 32, GPAs between 3.9 and 4.0).</p>
<p>Michigan is extremely generous with financial aid, and their program is phenomenal. The 2 schools have very different atmospheres, so it depends mostly on where you’d feel more comfortable.</p>
<p>I agree with the above post. MSU has a beautiful campus and UM has a city atmosphere. I also have to agree with the other post stating 'what a warped world CC is. If 4.0 and a 32 ACT is not a wildly good student - what is? a 36ACT? That simply means they are good test takers. UM and MSU looks at the whole student. </p>
<p>The other question is would you qualify to be a pre-admit to Ross? If not, you’d have to apply after your freshman year to the business school and it is highly competitive.</p>
<p>I’d apply to both, see how things come out both financially and in terms of a pre-admit to the business school. Don’t make a decision once you have all the facts. I’d also try to visit both schools and see if you have a preference. While UM is the “more prestigious” university, they are both fine schools. If you do well at either school you should be fine so make the decision that works best for you.</p>
<p>When you enter the job market, for intern positions, and for your first full time job, assuming good grades and a rigorous program, a degree from University of Michigan will take you much further than one from Michigan State. This is especially the case if you apply for positions that are a ways from Michigan. If you’re instate tuition is identical at the two colleges. If you’re out of state neither strikes me as a good option if cost is an issue.</p>
<p>Is it more competitive to apply after the first year at Michigan? My prediction is that I will be accepted to U of M but probably denied pre admit to Ross and have to do the first year at U of M before applying. If I do a good job of keeping my grades up and doing some EC’s I say I’ll get in. If I get denied again, I maybe could transfer over to State and just go to Broad which is still a good school (still need to look into the possibility of this).</p>
<p>If my parents and I decide that it isn’t worth the risk of losing one year of college, I may just go to State but I really want to give this a shot.</p>
<p>That sounds like a plan. There shouldn’t be a problem transferring to Broad, right? If not, might as well go to UMich and try for Ross first. Ross definitely opens up opportunities that Broad doesn’t. UMich has a better reputation than MSU as well.</p>
<p>Why would you lose one year of college? Wouldn’t UMich credits transfer over?</p>
<p>I don’t think you’d lose a year of credits if you transfer. Especially if it it is between schools in the same state system. What you would lose would be the friends you made as a freshman, going back to a school where you “know the ropes” etc., the activities you enjoyed etc. I transferred and while it was totally worth it, it isn’t always easy. </p>
<p>That said, if you want UM then go for it. Just be careful to start off as a serious student. Keep up good grades and get involved in some activities on campus to maximize your chance of getting into Ross.</p>
<p>If you can get into Michigan, go to Michigan over MSU. MSU is a fine school but simply is not on the same tier in terms of employment opportunities or the students around you. A Michigan Econ degree will open up more doors than a Broad business degree. </p>
<p>Are you an Izzone Spartan in green and white or a Tom Brady Wolverine in maize and blue?</p>
<p>Because you can get a good education at both schools; but you must choose one – become a fan – and follow the passion. </p>
<p>I’m a Badger through and through, from a family of Badgers. Born and raised in Wisconsin, I’m a Packers fan (Titletown!) too.</p>
<p>If the Chicago Bears or Minnesota Golden Gophers (or Hawkeyes, Vikings, Lions, etc…) offered me something cool, I’d have to turn it down on principle.</p>
<p>So if you don’t already know, figure out which of them you love. Because you can’t really love both.</p>
<p>Goodness - no. The sports teams are not a primary determinant for a serious student. Sure having D1 sports can be a determinant but look at others more deeply.</p>
<p>OK, so if you take emotion out of it, Ross will offer more opportunities than Broad. UMich Econ will offer different opportunities from Broad. Go to Broad for supply chain management. Stay with UMich Econ for econ/analysis jobs.</p>
<p>At UM and MSU, sports are a big part of life on campus. Is this person expected to live as a friar? </p>
<p>Yes, Michigan is better overall. But if he or she is a Spartans fan, the psychological impact of attending UM might outweigh the academic benefit of accepting an offer from Ann Arbor.</p>
<p>I really couldn’t give a damn about which school has more spirit / the better football team, what matters are the opportunities and where the degree can get me further down the road… I’m pretty sure I’ll have a good time at either college.</p>