Big Ten School atmosphere similar to U of WI

[Anonymous]

My DC (class of 26, DC resident) has the University of WI as their very top choice. And both fortunately, and unfortunately, they are familiar enough with it to be fairly informed in their understanding of the school and they love it. I am a graduate, we know a few faculty, and we visit fairly regularly. I love the school and it would be great if they were accepted. But I say unfortunately because while I believe they will have a strong application for the school, we know it is far from easy to get into now, and I need to get them to start considering and visiting other schools.

I think other Big Ten schools should be considered. I am only familiar with the academics and atmosphere of MN & Iowa. If you can speak to the vibe at multiple B10 schools, which others would you say are closest to UW? And add in the incoming schools to the conference too if you want! I know enough about U of MI based on the numerous other threads on here comparing UW and MI. (Please stay away MI troll from those threads!). Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Illinois
Indiana

[Anonymous]

Nebraska

[Anonymous]

Ohio State is similar to Wisconsin in a lot of ways. They're both massive schools with strong academics, a rabid sports culture and lots of school spirit. They're located in the middle of medium-to-large cities but still offer a classic college campus feel. A kid who'd be happy at one would probably be happy at the other, too.

Ignore the Dobbs dork who will no doubt be along shortly with a nasty response to this suggestion.

[Anonymous]

Setting aside Michigan, Indiana would be closest to the vibe of Wisconsin, followed by Minnesota and Iowa, and then perhaps Michigan State.

Illinois and Purdue are more nerdy and tech-oriented.

Northwestern is a quasi-Ivy.

Nebraska doesn’t pull as much from the East Coast or even the suburbs of the big Midwestern cities.

Penn State and Ohio State are enormous football factories.

Rutgers and Maryland are East Coast and in gritty areas that don’t come close to being nice college towns.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Setting aside Michigan, Indiana would be closest to the vibe of Wisconsin, followed by Minnesota and Iowa, and then perhaps Michigan State.

Illinois and Purdue are more nerdy and tech-oriented.

Northwestern is a quasi-Ivy.

Nebraska doesn’t pull as much from the East Coast or even the suburbs of the big Midwestern cities.

Penn State and Ohio State are enormous football factories.

Rutgers and Maryland are East Coast and in gritty areas that don’t come close to being nice college towns.

Have you been to any of these schools or is this some kind of AI summary? OP, this is not an accurate summary except for the Nebraska line.

[Anonymous]

UGA

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Setting aside Michigan, Indiana would be closest to the vibe of Wisconsin, followed by Minnesota and Iowa, and then perhaps Michigan State.

Illinois and Purdue are more nerdy and tech-oriented.

Northwestern is a quasi-Ivy.

Nebraska doesn’t pull as much from the East Coast or even the suburbs of the big Midwestern cities.

Penn State and Ohio State are enormous football factories.

Rutgers and Maryland are East Coast and in gritty areas that don’t come close to being nice college towns.

Have you been to any of these schools or is this some kind of AI summary? OP, this is not an accurate summary except for the Nebraska line.

Really? I thought PP nailed the descriptions!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Setting aside Michigan, Indiana would be closest to the vibe of Wisconsin, followed by Minnesota and Iowa, and then perhaps Michigan State.

Illinois and Purdue are more nerdy and tech-oriented.

Northwestern is a quasi-Ivy.

Nebraska doesn’t pull as much from the East Coast or even the suburbs of the big Midwestern cities.

Penn State and Ohio State are enormous football factories.

Rutgers and Maryland are East Coast and in gritty areas that don’t come close to being nice college towns.

you have a kid at each?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Setting aside Michigan, Indiana would be closest to the vibe of Wisconsin, followed by Minnesota and Iowa, and then perhaps Michigan State.

Illinois and Purdue are more nerdy and tech-oriented.

Northwestern is a quasi-Ivy.

Nebraska doesn’t pull as much from the East Coast or even the suburbs of the big Midwestern cities.

Penn State and Ohio State are enormous football factories.

Rutgers and Maryland are East Coast and in gritty areas that don’t come close to being nice college towns.

Have you been to any of these schools or is this some kind of AI summary? OP, this is not an accurate summary except for the Nebraska line.

This is actually pretty accurate.

- Purdue alum

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Setting aside Michigan, Indiana would be closest to the vibe of Wisconsin, followed by Minnesota and Iowa, and then perhaps Michigan State.

Illinois and Purdue are more nerdy and tech-oriented.

Northwestern is a quasi-Ivy.

Nebraska doesn’t pull as much from the East Coast or even the suburbs of the big Midwestern cities.

Penn State and Ohio State are enormous football factories.

Rutgers and Maryland are East Coast and in gritty areas that don’t come close to being nice college towns.

Really?

You need to get out more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Setting aside Michigan, Indiana would be closest to the vibe of Wisconsin, followed by Minnesota and Iowa, and then perhaps Michigan State.

Illinois and Purdue are more nerdy and tech-oriented.

Northwestern is a quasi-Ivy.

Nebraska doesn’t pull as much from the East Coast or even the suburbs of the big Midwestern cities.

Penn State and Ohio State are enormous football factories.

Rutgers and Maryland are East Coast and in gritty areas that don’t come close to being nice college towns.

you have a kid at each?

Do you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Setting aside Michigan, Indiana would be closest to the vibe of Wisconsin, followed by Minnesota and Iowa, and then perhaps Michigan State.

Illinois and Purdue are more nerdy and tech-oriented.

Northwestern is a quasi-Ivy.

Nebraska doesn’t pull as much from the East Coast or even the suburbs of the big Midwestern cities.

Penn State and Ohio State are enormous football factories.

Rutgers and Maryland are East Coast and in gritty areas that don’t come close to being nice college towns.

you have a kid at each?

Do you?

Nope, but then again I don't claim to be a KNOW IT ALL about all the Big Ten schools. You?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Setting aside Michigan, Indiana would be closest to the vibe of Wisconsin, followed by Minnesota and Iowa, and then perhaps Michigan State.

Illinois and Purdue are more nerdy and tech-oriented.

Northwestern is a quasi-Ivy.

Nebraska doesn’t pull as much from the East Coast or even the suburbs of the big Midwestern cities.

Penn State and Ohio State are enormous football factories.

Rutgers and Maryland are East Coast and in gritty areas that don’t come close to being nice college towns.

you have a kid at each?

Do you?

Nope, but then again I don't claim to be a KNOW IT ALL about all the Big Ten schools. You?

I've been around, yes.

[Anonymous]

Major??