University of Texas at Austin vs Michigan State University?

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<p>I currently live in Michigan and got accepted to the James Madison College of political science and international relations. I also applied to University of Texas and I'm hoping I'll get accepted (although I'm not sure). Now despite the fact that I'm out of state, I was formerly a texas resident, and in addition to a couple other factors, I have 4 years of tuition paid if I go to a texas school (hence I'm really hoping to go to UT).
But I've also heard many good things about JMC@MSU, and I so far really like the college, as someone who's interested in pursuing a career in pre-law/political science/international relations. I've also heard UT is good for law. </p>

<p>Can anyone tell me how these two compare? As far as the school itself and the city, I love UT, but I know it hasn't been ranked anywhere (or at least not that I can find) and I know JMC is pretty highly ranked. </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>UT Austin is kind of weird in that it’s ranked like in the 40’s according to USNWR. However, when you look at individual departments many of it’s departments are ranked in the Top 20. Go figure.</p>

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<p>UT is great. I currently go there and it is a fantastic school. Im pretty sure its Law School is pretty high ranked but I am not positive. I know nothing about JMC so I cant speak for that, but I bet its super cold up there. Texas is very warm :)</p>