<p>I am having trouble deciding which school I want to attend in the fall. I have been accepted into both schools and the Honors College at SC. Any thoughts on which is the best school to go to?</p>
<p>Chapel Hill has stronger academics, a better reputation, and, I think, a better quality of life.</p>
<p>Others may disagree with me, but I personally find Columbia a rather boring city.</p>
<p>It’s true that Columbia may be less hectic than Capel Hill, but I prefer class over crass.</p>
<p>What’s your major? Are you in-state for either?</p>
<p>Im thinking about majoring in History but Im going to go into medicine. I’m instate for UNC and pretty sure I will get instate tuition for USC.</p>
<p>Even though I attend USC, I’d say for in-state, go to UNC.</p>
<p>Why’s That?</p>
<p>UNC is one of the best public universities in the nation and in-state tuition is a fantastic value.</p>
<p>What are some of the differences between student life and academics for both schools?</p>
<p>UNC-CH is one of the best universities in the country, period. USC isn’t even close–seriously, the difference between the two is huge. I live in GA and here, South Carolina is the school that middling students apply to in hopes of merit money.</p>
<p>There are subjective factors, of course, and I’ll let someone more personally acquainted with the schools weigh in on that, but if it were me the decision would be easy.</p>
<p>UNC without question. South Carolina is a good public school; UNC-Chapel Hill a top-5 public school. </p>
<p>As far as social life goes, both schools offer great social scenes. USC is a little bit more greek than UNC, but both schools have beautiful campuses, excellent Greek life, and great athletics programs. You’d have fun at either school, but UNC is unquestionably the more prestigious of the two (unless you are planning on majoring in international business).</p>
<p>UNC!!! of course!</p>
<p>Look. This isn’t close. If you were in-state tuition SC and talking about Clemson then maybe, but this situation is Chapel Hill no question.</p>
<p>UNC a “top 5 public school?” Hmmm.</p>
<p>Someone tell me how UNC is superior to Michigan, California-Berkeley, Wisconsin, Washington, Texas-Austin, California-Los Angeles, Minnesota-Twin Cities, Indiana or Virginia.</p>
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<p>Not even a thought! Chapel Hill all the way, no competition</p>
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<p>There ya go. Hope that helps.</p>
<p>The top 5 publics are generally considered to be Cal, UCLA, UVA, UMich, and UNC. I suppose you could make a case for Wisconsin, UT-Austin, or maybe Washington knocking UNC out, but Indiana? Minnesota? Yeah, no.</p>
<p>Think hard about this and VISIT both campuses. An Honors College, will by definition be more rigorous and include serious students. Its a life unto itself, academically. </p>
<p>UNC is a good school, but its HUGE and a lot of kids who go there have a good time, but also report that a lot of classes were large, never knew the professor and its campus is often animal house-Franklin Street. Not to say you cant be disciplined and rise above all the fray, but its something to consider. Many top level high school kids who get into UNC, are shocked at the rowdy dorms, big classes and sometimes their grades suffer…and for kids accustomed to being 4.0 students and top 5% that is a tough pill to swallow. On the other hand, you can navigate that with some clever planning. Another problem is not getting the classes you want/need on time and some kids take 5 years to graduate because of it.</p>
<p>In the end, you have to visit both campuses and TALK to people: faculty, administrators and students, and go inside the dorms and see for yourself. Don’t make a hasty decision based on the rankings of schools. </p>
<p>I know kids both at USC-Honors and at UNC. Both rave about their schools. Both have extraordinary school spirit. UNC is ACC and USC is SEC. Different atmosphere.</p>
<p>UNC is also very liberal. When you visit, your gut will tell you what to do, if you are open minded. </p>
<p>As for finding jobs and getting into graduate school, the Honors College at USC does very well and is on par with UNC. </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>OMG - my dad went to USC and my mom to UNC-Chapel Hill!!! I just had to post on this thread 
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<p>Dad was a Gamecock (basketball) so he has wonderful memories of his years at Columbia. </p>
<p>Mom always says, “God must be a Tar Heel because he made the sky Carolina Blue.” </p>
<p>I have visited both. As a city, I like Chapel Hill much better than Columbia but that’s my personal preference. As a school, I think it ultimately depends on your major and what that major’s program has to offer. I do have to tell you that when my parents lived in Europe, UNC-Chapel Hill was very well known.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill would be a better choice than University of South Carolina. Neither would stop one from being more successful, but UNC is better of the two.</p>