Is IU as good of as a undegrad school for Finance, or should I just go to Bentley
I just got all my college decisions, and I only have my safeties schools to choose from. These schools are IU Kelley direct admit and Bentley. I was looking at Kelley rankings its ranked #9 for finance, but is it actually a good school. I want to work for a BB in the future, I am just skeptical that it's that good for BB. Honestly, Im puzzled on what to do. I really didn't expect to be left in this position and have no Idea what to do.
IU Kelley
Pros- Its ranked #9 for finance on usnews, but I don't know the significance.
Cons- It is EXTREMELY big
-Its in Indiana where a certain race rlly dominates the population (Im from socal so im used to diversity and I would just assume since Im asian it would be pretty awkward and there's probs not many asians who go to IU.)
-weed laws in indiana are mixed.
-No financial aid. some cheap ass scholarship that is worth like 1k
Bentley
Pro- Its in Boston, a lot of my cousins attend boston schools.
-Gave me scholarship money
-I can hang out with ppl from nearby colleges that I didnt get into
-Cons- Its so small IDK if there are alumni connections
- Haven't really heard much about it
I actually am a junior at Kelley and i heavily considered going to Bentley. Indiana University is extremely big, however Kelley makes it seem much smaller.
“ Its in Indiana where a certain race rlly dominates the population” Who cares about the state? You’ll spend all your time in bloomington which is very diverse, it’s a liberal public school you’re not going to Hick University. Also there are tons of asians at IU and Kelley, all these demographics are also available online. If you’re worried about an all white school Bentley is for rich white kids from Boston.
Weed laws are not a big issue at IU nobody gets in trouble for it.
”Pro- Its in Boston, a lot of my cousins attend boston schools.” Waltham is absolutely not Boston. There is nothing to do in Waltham and you have to travel into the city to have fun on the weekends. Oh and good luck getting into any boston club with a fake id, you’ll be stuck at small dorm parties till you’re 21.
”Gave me scholarship money” Yeah i got scholarship money too and IU was still cheaper since Bentley is 70k a year.
Kelley is absolutely a fantastic program and you will have a blast there. There is so much school pride for IU and specifically Kelley. I can’t even imagine what my life would be like if I was at Bentley in a rich old person town going to a tiny college where i see the same people everyday. Bloomington is one of my favorite places in America it’s an incredible town. I highly recommend you take a tour of IU and don’t let your stereotypes of Indiana and public schools get in the way of a great opportunity.