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Anonymous wrote:All things being equal and having no skin in the game, I would go w UGA. Seems higher ranked and more fun.

But probably can’t go wrong w either in your case.

Except it isn't higher ranked.

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Anonymous wrote:Our son, a psychology major, has narrowed his acceptances down and is now torn about which of his two finalists, Georgia or Ohio State, he should commit to. Can anyone offer points of differentiation that perhaps we haven't thought of? This can be related to academics, student life , social, housing, dining, the respective locations, study abroad, alumni network, etc.

Some notes:
- Cost of Attendance is even between the two (after factoring in merit)
- We are in Maryland and distance does not seem to be an issue although we realize Columbus is easier to get to.
- He visited both for admitted students day, loved them both
- Socially, he is interested in Greek Life but not fully adamant about it - he'll take time to learn more.
- The warmer climate at Georgia does not seem to be a differentiator, either.

Any insights or personal experiences with either school would be appreciated! Thank you!

Your son shouldn't be picking colleges based on their football teams.

Has anybody said he should?

OP, ask your son which campus he thinks about more. Which one does he want to visit again? Which one had the more engaging / compelling admitted student event? Which feels right?

That’s the school for him.

Since I suck at replying - it's implied by the title. Why else would a student be focused on these 2 schools in particular? The #1 link is top college football and that's fine, but don't beat around the bush.

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Anonymous wrote:Our son, a psychology major, has narrowed his acceptances down and is now torn about which of his two finalists, Georgia or Ohio State, he should commit to. Can anyone offer points of differentiation that perhaps we haven't thought of? This can be related to academics, student life , social, housing, dining, the respective locations, study abroad, alumni network, etc.

Some notes:
- Cost of Attendance is even between the two (after factoring in merit)
- We are in Maryland and distance does not seem to be an issue although we realize Columbus is easier to get to.
- He visited both for admitted students day, loved them both
- Socially, he is interested in Greek Life but not fully adamant about it - he'll take time to learn more.
- The warmer climate at Georgia does not seem to be a differentiator, either.

Any insights or personal experiences with either school would be appreciated! Thank you!

Your son shouldn't be picking colleges based on their football teams.

Has anybody said he should?

OP, ask your son which campus he thinks about more. Which one does he want to visit again? Which one had the more engaging / compelling admitted student event? Which feels right?

That’s the school for him.

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Anonymous wrote:Our son, a psychology major, has narrowed his acceptances down and is now torn about which of his two finalists, Georgia or Ohio State, he should commit to. Can anyone offer points of differentiation that perhaps we haven't thought of? This can be related to academics, student life , social, housing, dining, the respective locations, study abroad, alumni network, etc.

Some notes:
- Cost of Attendance is even between the two (after factoring in merit)
- We are in Maryland and distance does not seem to be an issue although we realize Columbus is easier to get to.
- He visited both for admitted students day, loved them both
- Socially, he is interested in Greek Life but not fully adamant about it - he'll take time to learn more.
- The warmer climate at Georgia does not seem to be a differentiator, either.

Any insights or personal experiences with either school would be appreciated! Thank you!

Your son shouldn't be picking colleges based on their football teams.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our son, a psychology major, has narrowed his acceptances down and is now torn about which of his two finalists, Georgia or Ohio State, he should commit to. Can anyone offer points of differentiation that perhaps we haven't thought of? This can be related to academics, student life , social, housing, dining, the respective locations, study abroad, alumni network, etc.

Some notes:
- Cost of Attendance is even between the two (after factoring in merit)
- We are in Maryland and distance does not seem to be an issue although we realize Columbus is easier to get to.
- He visited both for admitted students day, loved them both
- Socially, he is interested in Greek Life but not fully adamant about it - he'll take time to learn more.
- The warmer climate at Georgia does not seem to be a differentiator, either.

Any insights or personal experiences with either school would be appreciated! Thank you!

Your son shouldn't be picking colleges based on their football teams.

It's implied by the title.

Has anybody said he should?

OP, ask your son which campus he thinks about more. Which one does he want to visit again? Which one had the more engaging / compelling admitted student event? Which feels right?

That’s the school for him.

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Anonymous wrote:Our son, a psychology major, has narrowed his acceptances down and is now torn about which of his two finalists, Georgia or Ohio State, he should commit to. Can anyone offer points of differentiation that perhaps we haven't thought of? This can be related to academics, student life , social, housing, dining, the respective locations, study abroad, alumni network, etc.

Some notes:
- Cost of Attendance is even between the two (after factoring in merit)
- We are in Maryland and distance does not seem to be an issue although we realize Columbus is easier to get to.
- He visited both for admitted students day, loved them both
- Socially, he is interested in Greek Life but not fully adamant about it - he'll take time to learn more.
- The warmer climate at Georgia does not seem to be a differentiator, either.

Any insights or personal experiences with either school would be appreciated! Thank you!

Your son shouldn't be picking colleges based on their football teams.

Anonymous wrote:Our son, a psychology major, has narrowed his acceptances down and is now torn about which of his two finalists, Georgia or Ohio State, he should commit to. Can anyone offer points of differentiation that perhaps we haven't thought of? This can be related to academics, student life , social, housing, dining, the respective locations, study abroad, alumni network, etc.

Some notes:
- Cost of Attendance is even between the two (after factoring in merit)
- We are in Maryland and distance does not seem to be an issue although we realize Columbus is easier to get to.
- He visited both for admitted students day, loved them both
- Socially, he is interested in Greek Life but not fully adamant about it - he'll take time to learn more.
- The warmer climate at Georgia does not seem to be a differentiator, either.

Any insights or personal experiences with either school would be appreciated! Thank you!

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Anonymous wrote:Georgia in a landslide. There's a reason why it's one of the hottest schools, and along with Florida, has markedly improved its standing among public state flagships. UGA and UF have distanced themselves from other state flagships including Ohio State as well as Wisco, Tennessee, Kentucky,& VaTech. If those two schools aren't yet on par with Michigan, Texas, UNC and Virginia then they are rapidly closing in.

+100 By the time the kid retires UGA will be seen as on par with Michigan and UVA and UGA grads will be lamenting how they couldn’t get in now, etc. Not sure the future demographic movement in the Midwest will support the same happening for Ohio State. The south is hot right now and UGA is seen as one of the top flagships.

First try to catch up with Ohio State before you can even begin to take on Texas, Let alone UVA and UNC. Michigan, along with UCB and UCLA, are tiers above UGA.

Like it or not people think of UGA more along with Texas, Michigan and catching UVA, UNC.

Some people in Georgia you mean. The rest of the planet thinks otherwise.

That’s not what I mean and you’re wrong.

Nobody thinks that UGA is at the same level as Michigan. Seriously!

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Anonymous wrote:Georgia in a landslide. There's a reason why it's one of the hottest schools, and along with Florida, has markedly improved its standing among public state flagships. UGA and UF have distanced themselves from other state flagships including Ohio State as well as Wisco, Tennessee, Kentucky,& VaTech. If those two schools aren't yet on par with Michigan, Texas, UNC and Virginia then they are rapidly closing in.

+100 By the time the kid retires UGA will be seen as on par with Michigan and UVA and UGA grads will be lamenting how they couldn’t get in now, etc. Not sure the future demographic movement in the Midwest will support the same happening for Ohio State. The south is hot right now and UGA is seen as one of the top flagships.

First try to catch up with Ohio State before you can even begin to take on Texas, Let alone UVA and UNC. Michigan, along with UCB and UCLA, are tiers above UGA.

Like it or not people think of UGA more along with Texas, Michigan and catching UVA, UNC.

Some people in Georgia you mean. The rest of the planet thinks otherwise.

That’s not what I mean and you’re wrong.

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Anonymous wrote:Nobody cares about USNWR rankings anymore.

Many people do. You don't because it doesn't support your opinion on which is the "better" school.

Anonymous wrote:Nobody cares about USNWR rankings anymore.

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Anonymous wrote:Go where the greater opportunities are, so Georgia. The south is vibrant and growing. Ohio might be dumb enough to pick Vivek.

There’s one thing I find noteworthy on this thread. There are several anti-Ohio posts that are rude and resort to stereotypes. Notice that the Ohio posts have shared what they like about Columbus, but they haven’t taken low shots at Georgia.

No dog in this fight, but this is an accurate observation of this thread.

Ohio State boosters keep bringing up USNWR

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Anonymous wrote:Go where the greater opportunities are, so Georgia. The south is vibrant and growing. Ohio might be dumb enough to pick Vivek.

There’s one thing I find noteworthy on this thread. There are several anti-Ohio posts that are rude and resort to stereotypes. Notice that the Ohio posts have shared what they like about Columbus, but they haven’t taken low shots at Georgia.

No dog in this fight, but this is an accurate observation of this thread.