University of Minnesota vs. UCLA

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<p>I am a biochemistry major and have been considering transfering to UCLA recently. The only problem is that I am a Minnesota resident, so the cost would be pretty outrageous for the first year. However, if I gained residency after one year the cost would the about the same as U of M… if not less.</p>

<p>How do the two schools compare? Would it be worth the extra cost to go to UCLA? </p>

<p>How do Minnesota Universities compare to California Universities?..
I have also recently heard that a degree earned in Minnesota isn’t “as good” as one earned elsewhere ( eg California), and that employers may favor other applicants that attended school elsewhere. Is there any truth to this?<br>
I do not plan to stay in the state long term, which is really why I am concerned with this issue.</p>

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<p>Getting residency isn’t as easy as being in the state for a year as an out-of-state student. You usually have to demonstrate in multiple ways that you’ve permanently changed your state of residence for reasons other than education.</p>

<p>While in general UCLA is ranked ahead of Minnesota, that doesn’t necessarily mean every particular major is better, nor does it mean that the difference is significant. If you’re really burned out on the cold weather and can’t take it any more, then a transfer to any of the U of California campuses or a place like Florida State, Florida, Georgia, Arizona State, or Alabama might be a reasonable step. But if it’s purely a desire to get the best possible education, I don’t think the education you’d get at UCLA would be significantly better to warrant a 2000 mile move and the financial burden of being an out-of-state student (especially if you don’t plan on staying in California).</p>

<p>Top to bottom, the Big 10 schools offer excellent professors and facilities, along with bigtime sports and a vibrant campus life. For those who want to seek out special programs with increased contact with professors, probably each and every Big 10 school can offer an education as good as any in the world.</p>

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<p>For biochemistry you really should consider going down to UW Madison. It is ranked higher (6th)than UCLA (7th)for biochem and has a better rep than Minny although I think Minny is underrated a bit. You get a much better tuition deal.</p>

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<p>Nope. Schools are on to most schemes that OOS students attempt to get out of the higher fees. It’s far harder to gain residency for tution purposes than it is for say voting. At the very least you have no hope so long as your parents live out of state and still claim you on their tax returns.</p>

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No. Carleton, Macalester, St. Olaf, and Minnesota-Twin Cities are known and respected.</p>

<p>Jeez, considering the amount of money spent for OOS UCLA, why didn’t you consider Carleton???</p>

<p>In any case, the amount of money spent is probably not worth it, unless UCLA is a much better fit for you.</p>

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<p>Despite what any rankings say, UCLA is far more respected than UMN in every single facet of colleges</p>

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<p>Also, Minnesota residents get in-state tuition at Wisconsin. That’s something to think about. Either way, all three schools are good.</p>

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<p>Anyone who know anything about the bioscience area knows Minn as an excellent school in this area.</p>

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<p>You will not be able to get in-state tuition at UCLA; you will pay at UW-Madison what you pay at Minnesota.</p>