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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One of my kids was accepted to Ivies but went to Michigan. Had the experience of a national football championship during their time there (ie this past year) and wouldn't trade the combination of academics and school spirit for anything.[/quote]

There is nothing quite like the atmosphere of Big Ten sports! I wouldn't have traded it for anything either.  [/quote]

Cornell grad here, with a good friend who went to Michigan.  If someone finds the big 10 attractive, a school like Cornell or any other ivy will be a very poor substitute.

My friend and I have had similar careers. An ivy school is no guarantee of some amazing financial success.[/quote]

If you ignore football, Cornell and Michigan have a lot in common.  Cornell's early academics were influenced by a key U of M prof.  Both were early to admit women and minorities while most Ivies evaded admitting them.  Cornell's state-funded contract colleges (only part of the university) and diverse student body made it a less elitist place back when the Ivies were still WASP male bastions.  This is the source of much of the sniping at Cornell that still rudely goes on today.  But I think their history as larger, more politically liberal institutions makes Cornell and Michigan intellectually similar.  They are also both located in well-regarded college towns.

The Cornell vibe is more of a grind.  It has always been a tough school for intellectual challenge and grades (my grandparents liked to tell stories).  Michigan is more of a suitable school for all-around good kids who like to kick back a little.  It's more rare to hear Michigan grads tell stories about doing terrible on tests after studying hard.

I understand from sketchy data that Cornell loses quite a few accepted students to Michigan.  And I know Michigan benchmarks Cornell as a competitor.  So I actually see the similarities.  To me, if you want to be employed post-grad in New York or New England, I'd pick Cornell.  DMV, maybe Cornell...because Ivy.  Anywhere else would be a tossup.

From what I hear and read, if Greek life is of interest, both Michigan and Cornell have that experience to a similar degree/nature.

Good luck to your DC in choosing a school.[/quote]

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