<p>I got into Maryland for spring admit and I got into U of Miami for fall (business).
My ideal major would be either engineering or business, but I know both those programs are LEPs at UMD and would have to reapply with the chance of not getting in.</p>
<p>I just want to see what other peoples opinions are on the matter. Which school would you pick?</p>
<p>They are night and day differences. Don’t just look at the school academically, but also look at the campus and its location.</p>
<p>You hate the cold, you will hate UMDCP. You hate the heat, you will hate UMiami. School is more than just academics.</p>
<p>Night and day in some respects, but perhaps similar in others? Academically they are on similar tiers (maybe UMiami is /slightly/ less prestigious and will have a bit higher percentage of spoiled rich kids who aren’t that smart, being a mediocre-ish private versus state flagship), and both are near major cities. Of course, I don’t know how easy it is to get into Miami from UMiami and how that compares to DC from College Park. Spending a day on campus with a visit to a class might give you a feel for the type of students each attracts and your overall opinion about the school. Going into each city might also give you an idea about which city you prefer.</p>
<p>Weather-wise summer will be hot in either case, but you won’t have the seasons at UMiami.</p>
<p>I would say, honestly, in a perfect world in which finances are not a problem or consideration, go with UMiami. I feel like it’s easier to adjust as a fall admit, and you have the added bonus of not stressing about being admitted to the business school.</p>
<p>However, UMiami is significantly more expensive than in-state tuition at UMD though it has a similar academic reputation, so only you and your parents know how big of a factor that is.</p>
<p>UMiami, gives amazing merit aid. Our DS was accepted there and they gave him 90K. He was OOS for both UMD and UMiami.</p>
<p>^True but I assumed if OP got spring admit to MD he/she didn’t get such significant merit aid at UMiami.</p>
<p>But again, the cost/benefit ratio is something only the individual family can decide.</p>
<p>UMCP is a very good university to attend for business because you can go very far with what they have to offer. I’m not really sure abut UMiami though. I heard applying fir majors isn’t hard for spring 2011, but I also heard its hard to get into the business school after fall…</p>
<p>well im OOS for both, so tuition wont be too much of a difference. plus ill have to rent an apt my freshman year since i got in as a spring admit. I absolutly love both schools, and can see myself at either one. They both have plenty to offer and are well respected.</p>
<p>Tuition at UMiami is still at least $10,000 more per year than UMD out of state.</p>
<p>I don’t remember UMiami costing 41K a yr, might be wrong, but I remember thinking it would have been much cheaper for DS to attend UMiami OOS than UMD OOS.</p>
<p>Quick question…where are you living now? I know that you think it is no big deal to be far away from home, but you may feel differently when you get there. I think UMDCP is so popular for NJ kids, because it is far enough was that the folks won’t be popping in, but close enough that they can hop a train home if they want to.</p>
<p>I am from NJ haha. but i absolutly love both school. I just got into Syracuse engineering too.</p>