<p>Michigan honors has two parts. In the freshman sophomore years, you are expected to take at least two honors courses per semester. This can be a class that is dedicated entirely to honors students such as math, great books or chemistry or a regular class that has an honors discussion section such as american history. A 300 level or higher class can also count. There is a separate group of advisors which gives the honors college students some additional attention. There is also honors housing and monthly events for honors students. Junior and senior years tend to be within the major and there is a required honors thesis.</p>
<p>As between Michigan and Wisconsin, the schools are similar in what they offer. Michigan is generally recognized has having a better reputation but you are probably looking at marginal differences rather than being leaps and bounds above the other. Some will argue that Michigan is better. Some will say that they are about the same. Fewer will argue that Wisconsin is better. Both schools are in great college towns.</p>
<p>Being in-state, I would concur with most of the posters on this thread that Wisconsin is the better value unless you have a desire to venture outside of Wisconsin for a different experience.</p>