Which one to choose: UMich or USC

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>I applied M.A. in economics and recently got admitted by both USC and UMich, but however, I don't know which one I should go. Really need some suggestions!</p>

<p>First, the economics of UMich is prestigious and ranks 12 on the latest US News, and also there are lots of top professors in the econ department; on the other hand, ppl can only say that USC's econ is just average (50 on the US News) and its econ dept. keeps small size;</p>

<p>Second and what more confuses me is that: the LOCATION. Since I will pursue master degree and don't have intention for a PhD, so the most important thing for me after graduation is finding a job. So in a big city -LA (USC) and in a small college town - Ann Arbor (UMich) can be a large difference?! Of course, life in a big city or in a college town must be different, which is the most attracting point that I like USC or LA...</p>

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<p>Both are good universities, but Michigan’s reputation in academe is significantly stronger. </p>

<p>For Economics, Michigan is generally ranked anywhere between #7 and #15 in the nation, depending on which ranking you believe in. USC’s Economics department is average, generally not ranked anywhere near the top 30.</p>

<p>This is a relatively easy decision. Should you wish to work in the Northeast or the Midwest, I would go for Michigan. Should you wish to work on the West Coast, I would go to USC. Internationally, Michigan has a stronger reputation than USC.</p>