<p>Why would one pick one over the other?</p>
<p>I’d pick USC over Michigan because of the sunny warm weather and proximity to beaches.</p>
<p>I’d pick Michigan over USC because USC is in the ghetto/not-so-safe part of town. </p>
<p>(both were schools I considered at one time or another-chose not to apply to either in the end)</p>
<p>bump back to the top, please help me out guys. I like both schools equally and need some insight.</p>
<p>Michigan unless you’re into film or something USC is particularly good at. Having done an REU at USC, I can tell you that it’s true that it’s full of snobs and is in a crappy neighborhood.</p>