Opinions of each (SMU, Ohio State, Iowa, Alabama, Baylor) - Page 2

rushedmom · 10-30-2012, 12:10 PM

OSU is a good school. Iowa is kind of in the middle of no where make sure you visit before you go there..

Bama is a beautiful campus. I would say the strongest of your choices is OSU..

between SMU and Baylor I would pick SMU.

barrk123 · 10-30-2012, 04:55 PM

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Not true, unless you're talking about the football team (and economics). I think Iowa has it over OSU (and maybe Alabama) in the health sciences, accounting, journalism, and many other fields. Within the Big 10, it's a relatively easy school to be admitted to, but tough to get good grades.

Ohio State has one of the top accounting programs in the nation.

Pizzagirl · 10-30-2012, 05:07 PM

I agree with Haystack as well. I'm in the midwest and I think of Baylor and SMU pretty negatively for the exact same reasons that Haystack cited.

abbylouise · 11-02-2012, 02:18 PM

1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. Baylor
4. SMU
5. Iowa.

I'm going to be a freshman next year at Alabama, and I'm SO excited. I applied to Baylor and Ohio State as well, but didn't fall in love as much I did with Alabama. Amazing school, beautiful campus, helpful professors, people are so friendly, and the school pride is AWESOME. Ohio State was similar to that, but I think the campus is nicer at Alabama, plus it's not as cold in Alabama as it is in Ohio

informative · 11-02-2012, 04:12 PM

These are all big state schools, none of which are very prestigious and none of which are significantly better than the other for academics. These schools are more known for football academics, although they may be cheap if you are in-state. You should visit each and see which school you like the most.

ShabaMama · 11-02-2012, 04:17 PM

I live in Iowa City, the home of the University of Iowa. Its not the middle of nowhere, not is it anything like the rest of Iowa. Its a liberal town, with decent restaurants, diversity and a pretty active social scene.

The school awesome ... Its on my daughter's list. Its especially good if you are looking into anything to do with the medical field, or writing.

Good luck with your search.

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KBronx17 · 11-03-2012, 12:33 PM

I'm in the Northeast...Ohio State is fairly well respected here. As for the others? Not so much.

IMO Ohio State is the most well thought of school on your list. SMU, Baylor, and Iowa are not more prestigious than tOSU. And are people on here really arguing that Bama is as or more prestigious?

Btw I visited Ohio State and I enjoyed my stay. Great facilities. Really awesome food as well. The campus is huge, so make sure you're good with that. But otherwise, it really is an awesome school

upstate13 · 11-03-2012, 08:06 PM

Mmmm..can you substantiate your statement re: UA?

lehm427 · 11-05-2012, 04:07 AM

substantiate what statement?

thanks for the replies! I didnt expect to get this many lol! you guys are awesome

kbronx, how well is tOSU thought of in the Northeast? What would be a comparable state school?

and does anyone have any other input on the visual appeal of any of the campuses?

mom2collegekids · 11-05-2012, 07:03 AM

You want info about the visual appeal? Bama is frequently ranked as one of the most beautiful campuses in the US. It is drop dead gorgeous. It is immaculately maintained.

Older buildings are remodeled/refurbished and newer buildings are styled to fit in with the older buildings. Landscaping is well maintained. Seasonal flowers are planted. Hardwood trees everywhere that bloom and change colors with the seasons.

There was a well executed master plan that coordinated signage, lighting, colors, etc throughout the campus and surrounding areas.

Most days have sunny blue skies with white fluffy clouds.

this video is of the College of Arts and Sciences, but gives a good view of the campus...and shows Phase I of the new Science and Engineering Comples (shelby hall). there are 4 phases...the 4th phase completes this summer....it is huge.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZlHp...e_gdata_player

If you go to this link and click on "life at UA" and "visiting campus" you'll see some of the campus.

informative · 11-05-2012, 04:02 PM

tOSU is not particularly well thought of by those of us in the northeast, but it isn't considered a bad school either. It's just another large state school. If you want to end up in the northeast, you'd be advised not to attend a state school in the midwest. That being said, it depends what you want to do for work.

rjkofnovi · 11-05-2012, 04:26 PM

"If you want to end up in the northeast, you'd be advised not to attend a state school in the midwest."

Please do not listen to informative's nonsense. He just assumes that all public universities are as mediocre as the one's in his neck of the woods.

lehm427 · 11-05-2012, 05:04 PM

awesome video moms2!

and thanks informative, I didnt know that attending Ohio State would hinder my chances of finding work in the northeast

tk21769 · 11-05-2012, 05:59 PM

Although US News classifies all these schools as "national" universities, each draws students heavily from its home state.

Iowa Where Does Your Freshman Class Come From?
TOSU Where Does Your Freshman Class Come From?
Baylor Where Does Your Freshman Class Come From?
Alabama Where Does Your Freshman Class Come From?
SMU Where Does Your Freshman Class Come From?

I would expect student origins to affect recruitment and hiring patterns, as well as local reputations. So consider where you might like to live and work after graduation.

rjkofnovi · 11-05-2012, 06:05 PM

"I would expect student origins to affect recruitment and hiring patterns, as well as local reputations. So consider where you might like to live and work after graduation."

That is a reasonable statement. Saying that ALL state universities in the midwest are strictly regional, is not.