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I would definitely choose the Big Ten school, especially if you're in-state. Big Ten schools primarily have great reputations in terms of academic prowess. Baker College credits don't always transfer well either, so I'd look into that. This is coming from someone who actually looked into Baker about ten years ago when they were advertising themselves as an "express" institution, meaning you could get your degree in half the time as a traditional college.
I would definitely choose the Big Ten school, especially if you're in-state. Big Ten schools primarily have great reputations in terms of academic prowess. Baker College credits don't always transfer well either, so I'd look into that. This is coming from someone who actually looked into Baker about ten years ago when they were advertising themselves as an "express" institution, meaning you could get your degree in half the time as a traditional college.
Thanks for your comments. Do you think the Big Ten School status applies to all the campuses? I apologize for my ignorance but from what I am reading the South Bend campus is not getting high marks from students. That is why I was concerned. I already started a thread a while back in the Indiana forum hoping someone that went there could give me feedback but no one ever replied.
Thanks for your comments. Do you think the Big Ten School status applies to all the campuses? I apologize for my ignorance but from what I am reading the South Bend campus is not getting high marks from students. That is why I was concerned. I already started a thread a while back in the Indiana forum hoping someone that went there could give me feedback but no one ever replied.
Does this campus have the same admissions standards as the main campus?
I assume it works like the UNC system. If that is the case they are technically all their own schools tied to one system.
That's what I'm thinking. I went to Michigan's main campus, but they had two satellite campuses in Flint and Dearborn that had their own admissions practices. I think they were typically more lax.
Just FYI, IU-South Bend is not a Big Ten school. Simply calling it Indiana University is tantamount to calling University of Wisconsin-Whitewater the University of Wisconsin. I know it seems like nitpicking, but employers and even laypeople differentiate.
Just FYI, IU-South Bend is not a Big Ten school. Simply calling it Indiana University is tantamount to calling University of Wisconsin-Whitewater the University of Wisconsin. I know it seems like nitpicking, but employers and even laypeople differentiate.
First let me congratulate you on your decision to return to school! I think obtaining an associate degree first was a good choice for you because it was a more managable goal. And you did it!
Everyone has heard of IU - especially the Bloomington campus, and if you were competing in a market such as Chicago LA or NY, name recognition would be important. Does Baker have any reputation - good or bad in Indiana? Is this the only college that offers an online degree in your field?
From reading what you wrote, it seems that you are not thrilled with the prospect of attending IU -and for some pretty good reasons. It will take another year, the nieghborhood is not safe and parking is difficult. Also you mentioned a Math requirement. Math can be a formidable obstacle for returning student. And my guess is that it's not your favorite subject.
I have never heard of Baker, but if it has your major and suits your needs it might not be a bad choice.
Also, have you looked into other online colleges? If there are none with similar programs, then from what you have told me, I would chose Baker.
That's what I'm thinking. I went to Michigan's main campus, but they had two satellite campuses in Flint and Dearborn that had their own admissions practices. I think they were typically more lax.
I grew up not to far from the U of M-Dearborn campus. I believe that campus did not have the same strict standards as Ann Arbor. I knew a few that went to Henry Ford Community College and then went on to U of M-Dearborn (they are next door to each other) because it was easier, credits transferred etc. My thoughts were that IU-South Bend was along the same lines (also a commuter campus). The acceptance rate at IU-South Bend is 80% as well as IU-bloomington. Is that kind of high? I live close to Notre Dame and I believe their acceptance rate is around 20% (ok not that I would dream of going to ND but was noticing the difference).
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That is why I was concerned. I already started a thread a while back in the Indiana forum hoping someone that went there could give me feedback but no one ever replied.
