<p>Both are very strong undergraduate business programs. I think the main difference is Ross is much more selective - harder to get into. Kelly is much bigger, so the top 25% of Kelley = Ross. And in general the Michigan brand is stronger than the Indiana brand when it comes to prestige. </p>
<p>Kelley will give you great opportunities, but you will want to be in the top half or above of the class. Kelley graduates are all over in corporate america, to provide connections, and many great companies recruit there. But I think Ross is more of a slam dunk when it comes to corporate/consulting/banking recruiting.</p>
<p>If you can’t transfer into Ross (which is a longshot as you point out) get into Kelley and work your way toward the top. It will open a lot of doors for you.</p>