<p>UMich is about 25% Asian, much higher than UVa</p>
<p>UM has more internationally “prestige,” to use your words.</p>
<p>UVa has more historical “prestige”</p>
<p>Don’t go by USNWR rankings (which is where you got the #2 from?)…to say there is a difference academically between Michigan and Virginia is to say Harvard is more prestigious than Yale. It’s all relative. For powderpuff, for example, UVA was the perfect fit bc the size was more tailored to her needs. Others will prefer a school where Greek life isn’t as prevalent. Many science majors will prefer UM because is is more highly acclaimed than UVa in the research fields, and is known as an academic powerhouse in that area. Likewise, UVa has the edge in the humanities and social sciences.</p>
<p>Both are great schools. Go with your gut feeling, that’s normally a good measure. And if all else fails, pick a bright and shiny quarter to flip ;)</p>