<p>I got accepted to both UVa and UMich. I'm OOS for both, cost doesn't matter. I'm planning to study Economics, but not exactly business. </p>
<p>I know a lot about UMich (since I got accepted quite early and had time to research), but I literally don't know anything about UVa. Which college shall I choose? :)</p>
<p>Is there any reason why you don’t want to study business? I’m sure you’re aware that UVA has one of the strongest undergraduate business programs in the country. You really can’t go wrong there.</p>
<p>Both are really solid schools, personally, I would pick UVA. It’s closer to D.C., weather’s better, students there seem to strike the perfect balance between intense academics and having a good time, i could go on…</p>
<p>I don’t have a reason not to study business. If it seems interesting, I’ll definitely go for it.
I’ve heard UMich Business school, Ross, is much better than UVa’s Darden.</p>
<p>UVA has 2 business schools. Darden is the graduate business school, and [McIntire[/url</a>], which is usually ranked [url=<a href=“http://bwnt.businessweek.com/interactive_reports/undergrad_bschool_2009/]#1”>http://bwnt.businessweek.com/interactive_reports/undergrad_bschool_2009/]#1</a> or #2](<a href=“http://www.commerce.virginia.edu/Pages/default.aspx]McIntire[/url”>http://www.commerce.virginia.edu/Pages/default.aspx) by Business Week, is the undergraduate business school. </p>
<p>Michigan is a good school, but from friends who transferred from UMich’s honors program to attend UVa, Michigan seems like a big research university where one can feel lost among all the other undergrads. UVa (though it’s a medium sized university) feels more intimate and has a strong tradition of student/professor interaction. As an international student, UVa will even make sure you’re taken care of once you arrive in the US with our [UVaExpress[/url</a>].</p>
<p>You know, UVa has admitted South American students since [url=<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/topnews/releases2002/bolivar-april-11-2002.html]Simon”>http://www.virginia.edu/topnews/releases2002/bolivar-april-11-2002.html]Simon</a> Bolivar’s son Fernando](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/uvatoday/newsRelease.php?id=9454]UVaExpress[/url”>http://www.virginia.edu/uvatoday/newsRelease.php?id=9454) attended the University in 1827. To get a South American’s perspective about attending the University of Virginia, you should email one of [UVA’s</a> Student Ambassadors](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/iso/StudentAmbassadors/southamerica.htm]UVA’s”>http://www.virginia.edu/iso/StudentAmbassadors/southamerica.htm).</p>
<p>uva has one of the strongest business undergrads in the country
but you might want to look specifically in econ for both schools
i do know of some people who have had great opportunities (due to recruiting) after ross - lots of placements in big cities like nyc, and esp chicago
being an international student in a bigger school might be quite nice, with the chance to get to know more people and have the full college experience
either way, congrats and have fun deciding - let us all know where you end up!
kath 
ps - you might want to repost something like this in the umich forums if you haven’t already, get some perspective from both sides.</p>
<p>thanks a lot for the input helped greatly!</p>
<p>U.Va economics is ridiculous. Michigan is more of an engineering/pre-med/nursing school (more science), while Virginia is more liberal arts. Thomas Jefferson made U.Va!</p>
<p>Well, this is what people think about Ross and McIntire in UMich thread:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-michigan-ann-arbor/893637-tough-choice-michigan-vs-uva-business-hopefully.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-michigan-ann-arbor/893637-tough-choice-michigan-vs-uva-business-hopefully.html</a></p>
<p>and IZahiri, I would say Michigan’s social sciences are not weak at all… proof:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-michigan-ann-arbor/1788-michigan-weak-any-way.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-michigan-ann-arbor/1788-michigan-weak-any-way.html</a></p>
<p>I guess I’ll just do some more research :D</p>
<p>Michigan has a Top 10 econ dept and has for decades. UVa not so much. A few years ago it was in shambles and the grad students were telling prospectives not to come there. I assume they have hired new people but it’s not in the top 25. For business school it’s a toss-up–UG or grad.</p>
<p>Hey Jamiecago,</p>
<p>I’m also thinking about studying economics at UVA. They offer three concentrations: Financial (most quantitative and recommended for prospective grad students), International Economics, and Public Policy. </p>
<p>US News ranked UMich’s graduate economics department 12th, and UVA’s as 28th.</p>
<p>Michigan is ranked at the top for almost everything… So its definitely not just a science school. </p>
<p>Jamiecago, you ultimately have two amazing choices ahead of you. Both of these schools are some of the best institutions America has to offer. </p>
<p>If money is an issue, it would help to know that UVA meets 100% of its students needs, while Michigan doesn’t. In fact, if your out of state, you will get shafted. Believe me, I know. I personally got accepted already and had to apply for outside scholarships. </p>
<p>These schools are very similar in terms of academic quality, but the campus feel is very different. UVA has more of an “ivy” feel. Not too big, quite, and full of academically serious students. </p>
<p>Michigan is more diverse, has a lot more going on on campus, extremely huge student body, and is big on athletics. </p>
<p>Similar schools, different feel. Is there anyway you can visit before you attend?</p>
<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>First of all, I don’t think I can trust the rankings so blindly. Above all, they only rank graduate schools, not undergrad. However, as oneguy21 said, UMich generally has higher ranking in Econ/Business, and people generally recognize UMich having a better Economics department.</p>
<p>I cannot visit any of those schools, unfortunately. The reason why I prefer UVa to UMich now is, as WolfPackfan mentioned, the campus/location and UVa’s "ivy feel.’ Not to mention the student body is much smaller, which is what I like better than a huge one. </p>
<p>Thanks for helping me out guys I much appreciate it.</p>
<p>UVA! UVA! UVA!!!</p>
<p>The campus is GORGEOUS. Remember location puts you closer to D.C. + the east coast –> internship opportunities. That’s an important point.</p>
<p>But make the choice that’s right for you… which should be UVA!!!</p>
<p>That is all.</p>
<p>Jamiecago, might I suggest that since you have only made this thread in the UVa section, and since I am sure that subconsciously you realize that people here are biased towards UVa, you might actually prefer to go to UVa, and you just made this thread to get other people to confirm that for you? </p>
<p>Go to UVa.</p>
<p>What do you plan on doing after you graduate?</p>
<p>@Genre12: You are absolutely right! I’m definitely leaning towards UVa, although I realise Michigan is a fantastic school. </p>
<p>@gc414: I agree, and in fact, UVa’s gorgeous campus is one of the reasons UVa is so attractive to me. I mean, the dome is designed by Jefferson…the guy who signed the Declaration!</p>
<p>To be all honest, apart from UVa and UMich, I’m also considering Emory, Carleton and Tufts. But UVa is just SO much attractive in comparison to other schools!</p>
<p>I did the financial econ concentration and the classes were all rigorous. I think the comm school is also a great choice, as the professors there are amazing. You can pm me if you want, since I had to make the same, exact decision.</p>
<p>I find it pretty hilarious that a self-declared South American would have the screen name Jaime cago…lolz</p>
<p>@wahoomb: I’m not South American. I just live in south america. I’m from Maine…but lived in like 8 countries, and happened to apply from here :)</p>
<p>Jamiecago was supposed to mean my name + UChicago, which was my dream school… but you got the ‘cago’ part!!</p>