<p>I don’t think there is a huge difference in ranking or location - US News has UT-Austin at 44th and Ohio State at 57th. Austin and Columbus are both fairly decent cities to live in. UT would be the obvious option if McCombs were available to the OP, but in his/her situation, I think Ohio State is the better option. It’s the difference between an accounting program - a program tailored to your needs and interests - and getting lost in the shuffle as an economics major.</p>