JMU vs. Clemson - Business

[Anonymous]

VA resident - DD committed to JMU as a business/finance major but just got off the Clemson waitlist. Is Clemson worth the OOS tuition in terms of business school reputation? Merit was not offered at either school.

[Anonymous]

People can switch after they commit?!

[Anonymous]

What is the total cost per year for each school? Do you have all the cash for either school?

[Anonymous]

Yes, you just loose your initial deposit to save your spot. Real money is due later in the summer.

[Anonymous]

Business is business. Academically not sure the coursework will be much different. I don't know much about Clemson. Is your student excited about JMU? It is a solid choice. And has a reputation for happy and friendly students. Good luck to your student!

[Anonymous]

I know this doesn’t matter to everyone, but Clemson is very very conservative. I would keep that in mind if that would bother your daughter. If that doesn’t bother her, Clemson definitely has a better name recognition and a better college town environment.

[Anonymous]

JMU hands down. Clem is an agriculture college with cows.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:VA resident - DD committed to JMU as a business/finance major but just got off the Clemson waitlist. Is Clemson worth the OOS tuition in terms of business school reputation? Merit was not offered at either school.

I honestly can't imagine paying OOS for Clemson when you have a JMU offer. JMU is a great school with tons of opportunities, smart and nice students, and a beautiful location. Plus, in-state tuition. I have two JMU business grads and one current student.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know this doesn’t matter to everyone, but Clemson is very very conservative. I would keep that in mind if that would bother your daughter. If that doesn’t bother her, Clemson definitely has a better name recognition and a better college town environment.

I disagree on both counts.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I know this doesn’t matter to everyone, but Clemson is very very conservative. I would keep that in mind if that would bother your daughter. If that doesn’t bother her, Clemson definitely has a better name recognition and a better college town environment.

I disagree on both counts.

Please explain how you think Harrisonburg is a better college town than Clemson!? Harrisonburg is a dump for the most part.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I know this doesn’t matter to everyone, but Clemson is very very conservative. I would keep that in mind if that would bother your daughter. If that doesn’t bother her, Clemson definitely has a better name recognition and a better college town environment.

I disagree on both counts.

Please explain how you think Harrisonburg is a better college town than Clemson!? Harrisonburg is a dump for the most part.

Harrisonburg has an adorable historic town full of restaurants. What does Clemson have?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I know this doesn’t matter to everyone, but Clemson is very very conservative. I would keep that in mind if that would bother your daughter. If that doesn’t bother her, Clemson definitely has a better name recognition and a better college town environment.

I disagree on both counts.

Please explain how you think Harrisonburg is a better college town than Clemson!? Harrisonburg is a dump for the most part.

Have you been to Clemson? Way more to do in Harrisonburg.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I know this doesn’t matter to everyone, but Clemson is very very conservative. I would keep that in mind if that would bother your daughter. If that doesn’t bother her, Clemson definitely has a better name recognition and a better college town environment.

I disagree on both counts.

Please explain how you think Harrisonburg is a better college town than Clemson!? Harrisonburg is a dump for the most part.

Have you been to Clemson? Way more to do in Harrisonburg.

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Clemson has nothing except the university.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I know this doesn’t matter to everyone, but Clemson is very very conservative. I would keep that in mind if that would bother your daughter. If that doesn’t bother her, Clemson definitely has a better name recognition and a better college town environment.

I disagree on both counts.

Please explain how you think Harrisonburg is a better college town than Clemson!? Harrisonburg is a dump for the most part.

Have you been to Clemson? Way more to do in Harrisonburg.

+1
Clemson has nothing except the university.

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[Anonymous]

Biggest question is can you afford it. It is about double, so like $60k tuition and room and board vs $32k.

If kid wants to work in dc after graduation, JMU is a great place to have alumni connections.

To me it is not worth an extra $120k for 4 years of Clemson vs JMU business.