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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I only know two kids who went to Utah and both transferred out after freshman year. It's very in-state heavy, compared to Wisconsin, and Utah is its own culture.

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I know ALOT of kids who went to Utah OOS and none transferred out freshman year.  It is no longer AS state heavy as it used to be, but still very instate heavy (73% - comparative to UMass but less OOS students than Wisconsin)

It is much easier to gain acceptance to Utah than Wisconsin - but, conversely, Utah gives good merit money to OOS and their honors college perks are not bad.  It's also a Tier 1 Research institution with a good med school, business school and a decent law school.  It's a beautiful place to spend four years if you are outsdoorsy (climbing or skiing).   SLC is like Austin - an island of liberalism in the midst of serious conservatism - and it is VERY crunchy due to the influx of the outdoorsy types (lots of vegan restaurants, live music, bars, thriving LGBTQ scene).  You can be climbing in 30 minutes - and easy to go to top climbing spots in the country.  Yes, a car is preferable for climbing - but there is always someone going and organized trips through the climbing club.  Same for skiing.  UVM is not a Tier 1 Research institution.  This may be important to your child because Tier 1 gets more grant money etc, so offers more opportunities for internships etc.  BUT, UVM is MUCH smaller than Utah, so not as much competition for the opportunities that are available.  and Colby is MUCH smaller than both - and not a university.[/quote]

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