<p>i’d visit both, because they’re very different. i think ohio state is more reputable, but as you can see from the posts above, it obviously depends on where you’re from. outside of the state of virginia, not a ton of people know what jmu is and many of my relatives have asked me if it is a private school…but everyone knows ohio state and it’s thought of to be a pretty good school. as for partying, everywhere parties. ohio state is a big state school so of course it’s going to have a rep for partying, but where i’m from in va, the student government, white, popular party kids who are still smart are the ones that go to jmu, and i mean springfest last year…so they have a party rep too. basically, just visit and make your decision based on fit/feel.</p>