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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Silly thread even by DCUM standards.  The different states’ public university systems evolved to address different needs.   Madison was established to be the premier university in Wisconsin, to this day there’s only one other WI school in the top 100 (Marquette at 81), and the rest of Wisconsin’s public universities lag (very) far behind in resources and reputation.  The SUNY system was established a century later, to complement a lot of strong existing private universities in NY state (currently NY has nine private universities among USNWR’s top 100 - more than any other state), and its resources were spread evenly over a number of different campuses with different programs.   Result:  Madison is WI’s only nationally known public university, while SUNY has three ranked in the top 100, and NY state sends nearly 10% more of its high school graduates to college than WI does  (72% vs 64%).  Hard to say which system is ‘better.’  But sure, if you’re a typical DCUM commenter attracted to colleges based on their sports ‘spirit,’ proximity to restaurants and shopping, and old buildings, give the nod to Madison. [/quote]

Excellent response. Thank you.[/quote]

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