Is the preference for UVA over UMich a DC area thing?

[Anonymous]

I talk to many people in all parts of the country, and the vast majority would place Michigan above UVA, but it seems this particular area regards UVA as more prestigious. Is this strictly a regional bias?

[Anonymous]

UVA is a state school for people who live in Virginia. If you are in state, it is a no brainer. Otherwise, Michigan is a much better school with a much better national reputation. If you are paying OOS and can get in, then yes, Michigan is a better option.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I talk to many people in all parts of the country, and the vast majority would place Michigan above UVA, but it seems this particular area regards UVA as more prestigious. Is this strictly a regional bias?

UVA is cheaper and probably just a little bit below Mich in most regards.. Better value proposition if you are in-state.

[Anonymous]

Cost
Weather
Ease of getting there
Familiar

There are so many reasons someone in this region would prefer UVA over Michigan. The reverse is probably true for people from the Detroit metro.

[Anonymous]

Do you know what in state tuition is at UVA? This is why people obsess over UVA.

[Anonymous]

Not people in this area, only people in nova.

[Anonymous]

in state tuition is the reason. I have never lived anywhere where the state flagship hasn't been over hyped

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cost
Weather
Ease of getting there
Familiar

There are so many reasons someone in this region would prefer UVA over Michigan. The reverse is probably true for people from the Detroit metro.

This. Also, UVA is half the size of Michigan, which some prefer. In size, Michigan is about the same as VT.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I talk to many people in all parts of the country, and the vast majority would place Michigan above UVA, but it seems this particular area regards UVA as more prestigious. Is this strictly a regional bias?

Only Virginians think that. No one else does.

$ is a big factor for Va people when considering Va/UM

[Anonymous]

UVA has students from almost all 50 states and many countries. It received 41,000 applications last year and most of them were not from VA.

UVA has always ranked higher than UMich until the latest change of US News on Pell grant percentage. It will outrank Mich again next year. It is smaller in size, has a liberal arts feel, better weather, historical campus, and higher endowment per student.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:UVA has students from almost all 50 states and many countries. It received 41,000 applications last year and most of them were not from VA.

UVA has always ranked higher than UMich until the latest change of US News on Pell grant percentage. It will outrank Mich again next year. It is smaller in size, has a liberal arts feel, better weather, historical campus, and higher endowment per student.

? how do you know that? There's multiple factors that drive the ranking

[Anonymous]

UMich > UVA in national reputation, but the culture is different. If kids are looking for a more traditional, Southern vibe, they’d prefer UVA. Better campus too. I’d far prefer Michigan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:UMich > UVA in national reputation, but the culture is different. If kids are looking for a more traditional, Southern vibe, they’d prefer UVA. Better campus too. I’d far prefer Michigan.

"better campus" is very subjective. I've visited both campuses and strongly prefer Michigan's (I have a bias toward really large campuses that I can explore and never get bored of )

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:UMich > UVA in national reputation, but the culture is different. If kids are looking for a more traditional, Southern vibe, they’d prefer UVA. Better campus too. I’d far prefer Michigan.

"better campus" is very subjective. I've visited both campuses and strongly prefer Michigan's (I have a bias toward really large campuses that I can explore and never get bored of )

have you visited in February?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:UMich > UVA in national reputation, but the culture is different. If kids are looking for a more traditional, Southern vibe, they’d prefer UVA. Better campus too. I’d far prefer Michigan.

"better campus" is very subjective. I've visited both campuses and strongly prefer Michigan's (I have a bias toward really large campuses that I can explore and never get bored of )

have you visited in February?

I went to UMich for undergrad, so yes lol - it's beautiful in the winter, and I like cold weather