<p>I really like to major in economics and politics, so it is very hard for me to choose between UMich and WUSTL. </p>
<p>I mean WUSTL is small and brilliant, their economics professor even wrote to me encouraging me to go there, and WUSTL ranks better than UMich. </p>
<p>But in the terms of major, UMich might outperforms WUSTL. However UMich is huge and I am afraid those professors aren't that accessible.</p>
<p>So anyone can help me? I am really confused now.</p>
<p>by going to U of M you automatically anger everyone in the state just to the south of you⊠this is not good for later job prospects. Nobody hates WUSTL</p>
<p>so why would people south of me hate me if I join UMich?</p>
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This is probably the biggest misconception of all large public universities. All profs have office hours. Go to office hours the first couple weeks of class and make yourself known. In my experience, office hours are infrequently used by students, and the profs are usually delighted someone shows up. Just donât go the week of the midterm expecting individual attention. </p>
<p>Itâs a big world out thereâŠyou gotta learn to use the resources to your advantage. </p>
<p>That being said, what are the cost differences between the two?</p>
<p>is cost a consideration? WashU is quite expensive. </p>
<p>If I were to choose between WashU or UM in-state, Iâd go with UM.
If I were to choose between WashU or UM OoS, Iâd go with WashU.</p>
<p>University of Michigan ranks high up there for economics and political science. It may boil down to personal preference, but I think UM would be the better school.</p>
<p>well⊠those two estimate costs were nearly the same for me (I am an intâl)⊠So I donât think money is the issue.</p>
<p>Michigan has a stronger international reputation in both economics and especially in political science.</p>
<p>âWUSTL ranks better than UMich.â </p>
<p>Only at USNWR and by many here at CC who are complete slaves to those rankings. You want to see rankings? Check out the PA scores at USNWR between the two schools and the ratings of those graduate departments. And yes, the same professors at both schools will teach both undergrads and grad students.</p>
<p>^ Yes, but do the profs and TAs at Michigan speak intelligible English? :rolleyes:</p>
<p>yeah⊠I was a bit childish to judge school by ranks.</p>
<p>But other aspects like future, academic, campus life etc.? Anyone helps me analyze it?</p>
<p>Ann Arbor is THE perfect college town.</p>
<p>Academically, Michigan is a powerhouse: almost all of its departments are ranked within the nationâs top ten. </p>
<p>Internationally, Michigan has the most recognition. You will be offered jobs within and outside of the country if you choose. </p>
<p>I honestly think WUSTL is overrated in the USWNR rankings.</p>
<p>I honestly think UMich is overrated for its undergraduate education. WUSTL is a lot smaller and itâs the better choice for undergraduate.</p>
<p>âso why would people south of me hate me if I join UMich?â</p>
<p>Ohio is the biggest rival of Michigan. But I dont think itâs that serious. =)</p>
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Only if you donât mind cold weather and more overcast than sunny days.</p>
<p>^^^^Unlike over half of the country? St Louis isnât exactly Hawaii you know.</p>
<p>" I honestly think UMich is overrated for its undergraduate education. WUSTL is a lot smaller and itâs the better choice for undergraduate. "</p>
<p>Oh then by all means go to a smaller school like some LAC. That makes about as much sense as the above statement.</p>
<p>"by going to U of M you automatically anger everyone in the state just to the south of you⊠this is not good for later job prospects. Nobody hates WUSTL "</p>
<p>Another obsessed buckeye fan? Nobody cares about stupid sports rivalries when it comes time to make your mark in this world.</p>
<p>So how exactly cold Michigan will be during winter? From the place I came from, 42F is considered as the lowest temperatureâŠ</p>
<p>OP, did you say you are interested in economics and politics?</p>
<p>I think the answer that youâre looking for is quite obvious. UMich is âhead-and-shouldersâ superior to WUStL on those areas. Theyâve got the best faculty on those fields. And UMichâs school facilities are great. Top employers scout talents on UMich campus too. Youâre not going to be on a disadvantage situation coming out of UMich as oppose to WUStL, because most top employers would view them on the same group, which is a group just below HYPSM+Wharton.</p>