<p>Okay, here's my dilemma. Right now, I've gotten accepted to Michigan State University; more specifically, James Madison, the residential college for Political Science. It's an elite program and, from what I've come to find, very well-known. I also love the fact that the classes are so small and very much a discussion as opposed to a lecture.</p>
<p>On the other hand, there's the University of Michigan. I'm still waiting on a decision, but I'm fairly certain I'll get in. Now, there's actually a lot less I like about U of M's department (massive classes Freshman/Sophomore year, ULTRA Liberal professors, less community feeling, etc.) but that being said, it's got the prestige. As someone who wants to go to an elite law school someday, that's sort of a big deal, isn't it?</p>
<p>I've also applied to the University of Chicago, Northwestern, and Wisconsin - Madison, but I've pretty much decided I have to remain in-state for at least a few years. That being said, which of those two, on their political science programs alone, is better? (I've got my opinions on everything else pretty much down, education is the only tipping point!) Thanks.</p>
<p>What branch of political science are you interested in? I’ve heard great things about Michigan State’s political theory program. Other than that, I really don’t know.</p>
<p>Most likely Constitutional Democracy and Political Theory. So I guess that’s a plus for MSU! Thanks.</p>
<p>BUMP! Anyone else?</p>
<p>If your goal is to get into an elite Law school, I recommend Michigan.</p>
<p>If you are interested in attending an elite law school, I would suggest looking at the statistics of those law schools and see the placement results of MSU James Madison program versus UMich. In my law school class there were 17 Michigan grads and only 1 from State. Also I would not assume class size at MSU James Madison program is small because it is a residential college. Some of the classes there are quite large and are lecture oriented. I would look beyond introductory freshman classes because class size changes significantly after the intro survey class.</p>
<p>I would suggest Michigan or Wisco. Both are pretty renowned in the politics dept.</p>
<p>These colleges produced one of the great political minds of the 21st century:</p>
<p>Hawaii Pacific University<br>
North Idaho College
University of Idaho
Matanuska-Susitna College</p>
<p>For more a conventional approach you may want to try the following:</p>
<p>Yale University
University of Wyoming
University of Wisconsin</p>
<p>Southeast Missouri State University may be a good choice if you are interested in politics but not in elective office</p>
<p>And I would suggest Eureka College if you are seeking to reach the ultimate pinnacle of politics</p>