<p>I have narrowed down my decision to Virginia Tech and South Carolina. I have been accepted into both Business programs.
I am interested in studying business management if I went to Virginia Tech but the international business program and the sports management program interest me at USC. Is it hard to get into the business program at USc? Which one is the school for me?
** i would like to know what business would be better as well as a better overall college experience**
- I live in Virginia (in state tuition)
- multiple childhood friends attending Virginia Tech already and next year, but a few friends going to USC
- interesting in sports and enjoying a full college experience
- interesting in becoming a lawyer or working in the sports field.
- Other factors: weather at VT is bad, USC plays SEC football, I want to enjoy nightlife, i want to go greek, </p>
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<li>USC fees
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $25,362
Room and board: $7,170<br></li>
<li>VT fees
In-state tuition and fees: $9,459<br>
Room and board: $6,290</li>
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<p>VT is cheaper, the weather is nice (mountains), good food, Pamplin school is great for business, better football team, seems like a no brainer. I would go there myself if I didn’t get into UVA.</p>
<p>Well, I am going to get on my “why pay more?” soapbox here…</p>
<p>You have two really nice schools to choose from (I happen to love USC-E), but personally I think your state school, VT, has a better academic reputation in the general business fields. The two schools are alike in many of the factors that you describe as being important to you: great sports teams, great college atmospheres, nice campuses, Greek life if you want it, so I don’t see the reason to pay almost twice the amount of money per year. You do realize that in four years, if the cost differential were to remain the same (and it won’t) you will be paying out over 60K more to go to USC… </p>
<p>Save your (or your parent’s) money and apply it to grad school or go abroad to study, etc. This is a no brainer to me. And btw, the weather in Bburg isn’t bad all the time. I would counter the heat/humidity in Sept. in Columbia with the cold in Jan. in the 'Burg. There is no denying the months of Jan/early Feb are very nippy at VT, but I could shiver a bit knowing I have 60K+ in my pocket :)</p>
<p>I am not terribly familiar with South Carolina - but just returned from visiting Virginia Tech - with a focus on Pamplin School of Business. We were quite impressed. I like the fact that you start taking business classes right away - none of this waiting until sophomore year and then having to apply to get in. Internship and job prospects seem very strong - VT alumni network helpful. Pamplin advising seems to be good - they try to guide students on ways to easily add a double major or minor. Nice business study abroad program in Switzerland. </p>
<p>I think VT is more highly regarded of the 2 - and if you are in-state = that would seal the deal as far as I am concerned.</p>
<p>I’m going to agree with QandA,KandKsmom and rockvillemom on this one. Save your money. In my kid’s large competive public high school in Virginia, South Carolina seemed to be more of a backup for kids who either did not get into UVa or VT or got merit aid from South Carolina and followed the money. You have not mentioned getting merit aid from South Carolina which would bring it closer to VT’s instate cost. It is of course ,your money and your decision but this is one I would think long and hard about since there is a substantial difference in cost between these two. Both nice schools. If you were a South Carolina resident, I would think South Carolina would be a better choice in most instances than VT in general for a kid who did not get merit or need based aid from VT. If money is no object, of course, all bets are off!Good luck with your decision.</p>