In-state UVA or UMich no merit ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Michigan is by the far superior school academically. But only pick it if money is no object. UVA is a great deal for in state.

They both are very good schools, but only one is elite academically. You can’t be mediocre in STEM and be considered elite, unless you’re a niche school. UVA is not one of those.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Most of the rest of the country would pick Michigan, all things being equal

https://www.parchment.com/c/college/tools/college-cross-admit-comparison.php?compare=University+of+Virginia&with=umich

Saying that, the dollar difference and the major would definitely have me choose UVA over any other school costing tens of thousands more per year.

That’s idiotic. It doesn’t compare VA residents. Every VA kid I know- chose UVA.

There is a world outside of VA that doesn’t see these two schools at the same level.

In my opinion, the whole world doesn't matter (whatever way PP think the decision goes), what matters are the opinions of DMV-based employers for getting that first job. Or whatever might be the target geography.

[Anonymous]

He can always say/own he had the choice. He was accepted to all 3 so obviously is an impressive kid. Save the $. A kid like that will do well anywhere.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Georgetown is $20k more expensive than Michigan and $50k more expensive than UVA.

Michigan is ~$60k, GU $85-90k and UVA $35k

No brainer. UVA

They are 22-25 ranked. All 3 of them

Whatcha smoking?

Michigan OOS COA = $76K first two years, $80K junior and senior.

Neither Georgetown or Michigan (22 and 21) is worth the $ over #24 nationally ranked UVA. Last year UVA and Michigan were TIED for 3rd in best public university rankings. These always bounce back and forth. Fwiw, all my New England relatives have said UVA is huge at their HS—everyone dying to get in.

Now one is #3 and the other #5. Things change. Your NE relatives are obviously trying to appease you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Very much depends on the major.

International relations/government/politics leaning

Also got into Georgetown.

But 85k to $35k hard pill to swallow

Your kid got into UVa in-state, U Michigan, and Georgetown, is leaning toward International relations/government/politics and your question is
Is the extra $ for U Michigan worth it?
1. No
2. You should question if Georgetown's extra $ is worth it. Maybe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most of the rest of the country would pick Michigan, all things being equal

https://www.parchment.com/c/college/tools/college-cross-admit-comparison.php?compare=University+of+Virginia&with=umich

Saying that, the dollar difference and the major would definitely have me choose UVA over any other school costing tens of thousands more per year.

That’s idiotic. It doesn’t compare VA residents. Every VA kid I know- chose UVA.

There is a world outside of VA that doesn’t see these two schools at the same level.

In my opinion, the whole world doesn't matter (whatever way PP think the decision goes), what matters are the opinions of DMV-based employers for getting that first job. Or whatever might be the target geography.

Internships and opportunities are much better from Hopkins, UVA, W&M, GW. You definitely want to be near DC with that major.

[Anonymous]

^ and Georgetown

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most of the rest of the country would pick Michigan, all things being equal

https://www.parchment.com/c/college/tools/college-cross-admit-comparison.php?compare=University+of+Virginia&with=umich

Saying that, the dollar difference and the major would definitely have me choose UVA over any other school costing tens of thousands more per year.

That’s idiotic. It doesn’t compare VA residents. Every VA kid I know- chose UVA.

There is a world outside of VA that doesn’t see these two schools at the same level.

In my opinion, the whole world doesn't matter (whatever way PP think the decision goes), what matters are the opinions of DMV-based employers for getting that first job. Or whatever might be the target geography.

I don’t know about that. I’d prefer to have a degree that travels well. Michigan has a much broader appeal, especially in STEM fields.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Georgetown is $20k more expensive than Michigan and $50k more expensive than UVA.

Michigan is ~$60k, GU $85-90k and UVA $35k

No brainer. UVA

They are 22-25 ranked. All 3 of them

Whatcha smoking?

Michigan OOS COA = $76K first two years, $80K junior and senior.

Neither Georgetown or Michigan (22 and 21) is worth the $ over #24 nationally ranked UVA. Last year UVA and Michigan were TIED for 3rd in best public university rankings. These always bounce back and forth. Fwiw, all my New England relatives have said UVA is huge at their HS—everyone dying to get in.

Now one is #3 and the other #5. Things change. Your NE relatives are obviously trying to appease you.

Harvard, Princeton and Yale flip flop every other year. You really think the point here or there matters?? LMAOF

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most of the rest of the country would pick Michigan, all things being equal

https://www.parchment.com/c/college/tools/college-cross-admit-comparison.php?compare=University+of+Virginia&with=umich

Saying that, the dollar difference and the major would definitely have me choose UVA over any other school costing tens of thousands more per year.

That’s idiotic. It doesn’t compare VA residents. Every VA kid I know- chose UVA.

There is a world outside of VA that doesn’t see these two schools at the same level.

In my opinion, the whole world doesn't matter (whatever way PP think the decision goes), what matters are the opinions of DMV-based employers for getting that first job. Or whatever might be the target geography.

I don’t know about that. I’d prefer to have a degree that travels well. Michigan has a much broader appeal, especially in STEM fields.

OP’s kid is looking at govt/international relations and politics- not STEM.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Very much depends on the major.

International relations/government/politics leaning

Also got into Georgetown.

But 85k to $35k hard pill to swallow

Your kid got into UVa in-state, U Michigan, and Georgetown, is leaning toward International relations/government/politics and your question is
Is the extra $ for U Michigan worth it?
1. No
2. You should question if Georgetown's extra $ is worth it. Maybe.

Hard agree with this. Michigan is a fantastic school. But it has no advantage for someone interested in IR/politics. Georgetown on the other hand does. But if you can't swing $85k, then the kid will do just fine at UVA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Very much depends on the major.

International relations/government/politics leaning

Also got into Georgetown.

But 85k to $35k hard pill to swallow

Your kid got into UVa in-state, U Michigan, and Georgetown, is leaning toward International relations/government/politics and your question is
Is the extra $ for U Michigan worth it?
1. No
2. You should question if Georgetown's extra $ is worth it. Maybe.

Hard agree with this. Michigan is a fantastic school. But it has no advantage for someone interested in IR/politics. Georgetown on the other hand does. But if you can't swing $85k, then the kid will do just fine at UVA.

+100

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Very much depends on the major.

International relations/government/politics leaning

Also got into Georgetown.

But 85k to $35k hard pill to swallow

Your kid got into UVa in-state, U Michigan, and Georgetown, is leaning toward International relations/government/politics and your question is
Is the extra $ for U Michigan worth it?
1. No
2. You should question if Georgetown's extra $ is worth it. Maybe.

This is the answer, OP. This is clear-headed advice unlike much of the pissing match responses you’re getting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He can always say/own he had the choice. He was accepted to all 3 so obviously is an impressive kid. Save the $. A kid like that will do well anywhere.

Seriously. Save the $. No-brainer.

[Anonymous]

This has to be a troll posting. For these majors, the answer is so obvious.