UIUC business unassigned VS UMD accounting

MYOS1634
Thu, 15 May 2014 18:46:47 +0000

Yes, they’re both in the same “group” (grouping of schools) where all the schools are the same level even if they have different characteristics. In other words, quality of instruction and quality of students are the same, what changes is location, weather, campus culture, athletic strengths, special programs, special opportunities, etc…
For all you know, it’d be enough for
UMD is very well-regarded in the US even if it’s not as well known in the country where you live - but it stands to reason that people who live in the US have a closer look and experience at the school than people in your country. You can also read the description for both schools in the Fiske Guide: you’ll see they’re both very positive.
As an international student, I’d pick UMD simply because it’s also your chance to see the US, and from UMD you can easily get to DC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City, plus Lancaster County isn’t tooooo far if you feel like seeing the countryside, and if you want the beach the Jersey Shore isn’t that far either. So to me it beats UIUC in terms of location. Both have a strong football (American football) culture. The weather in MD is a bit milder but neither is balmy by a long shot.