USC Economics vs Boston University Economics

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hey guys, I was accepted to both USC and BU. I know, as do many people, that BU is highly ranked in Economics, it is one of the best in the US. But there is also no doubt that USC is a selective, prestigious and fast-growing college with an excellent alumni network. </p>

<p>I am a student who generally likes the east coast more, and I love living in the city environment. But BU has this 'safety' image that is bothering me, and I wish I wasn't that kind of person but... everyone assumes that BU is an easy college to get into. USC on the other hand, is a school that is thriving.</p>

<p>Another thing is that I wish to study Law after undergraduate Economics. Keeping this information in mind, which college do you recommend for me? Is there really a difference in the quality of the Economics department or are rankings completely subjective? Where am I more likely to get a higher GPA (since a good GPA is important for admission at Law school)? Where will majoring in Economics be harder?</p>

<p>Thanks, and I hope to see some good arguments and explanations!</p>

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<p>Some economics departments are more quantitative than others. Take a look at the catalogs to see if one has more math prerequisites than the other for intermediate micro and macro economics and econometrics courses. Which you prefer depends on how much you like math, although more math-intensive courses (and advanced math courses) are better if you want to do a PhD in economics.</p>