Michigan State vs Penn State

JMM72493
Thu, 17 Dec 2015 17:47:17 +0000

I am also from NY and I have as much knowledge as you probably do about PSU and MSU. That being said, I think that either choice would be fine. Both having great accounting programs, school spirit, etc. People who go to PSU or MSU will obviously tell you that their school is better, but from an unbiased perspective, they seem the same. They both have beautiful campuses. Penn State is obviously closer, so that might be a consideration for traveling expenses.
I visited MSU and the school spirit there is crazyyy. The whole town is MSU themed, even the damn McDonald’s! The campus is so nice too. I decided to go with a SUNY school and I am thinking MSU for grad school (btw, I am also accounting).

I will warn you though that taking out that much in student loans for an accounting degree might be a mistake, especially considering you are going to want to earn your extra 30 credit hours if you are trying to become a CPA. My college (UAlbany) has provided me with an outstanding education in accounting for only $9,000 a year (I commute). If money is not a problem for you though, I’d definitely go to MSU or PSU. The entire experience will be extremely similar.

BTW, did you apply to Syracuse? That school is similar to MSU and PSU as far as school spirit, big sports, etc. and they have a good accounting program as well. They are very generous with financial aid, unlike most state schools when looking at out of state students.