USA or Australia? (dorms, buy, top schools)

[micgrez]

I know I have already made a thread like this, but this time I finally found some decent universities, which are pretty good. Last time I only came up with ****ty and expensive universities, and since then, I have been looking and doing a lot of research haha. So here we go

Btw, I plan to get a Bachelors degree in Business Administration.

OPTION*1: Australia

James Cook University, Townsville
or
Griffith University

Both are great schools, with national recognition. And both seem to have great Business programs.


OPTION 2: USA

California State University, San Marcos

Seems to have a great Business Program as well, after what I've read.


Cost:

- USA = 16,000$ tuition per year

- Australia = 20,000$ tuition per year


I really dunno what to do.. I was on exchange in USA, and America changed me so much after being there, I simply love the country and the people. But I feel like Australia is just as good. I also feel like it would be more expensive in America, but I am really unsure about all this..

Things about the college in usa..
- Good Business Program
- I MAY have to use 3-3,5 years
- 10,000 students, 200 intl
- Medium big campus
- The people
- Culture
- Beaches
- Not really much college experience, many seem to commute. There are still dorms, but not many.
- Low cost of living
- SPEAK ENGLISH
- Temperature
- Can take my license and buy a cheap car
- Can drive to La, Arizona, and go on roadstrips
- Not a ton of social activities, as I said, many commute, there are still some.




Australia:
- Huge college, really good business program
- Never been there
- 3 years
- A bit more expensive than USA
- Huge universities 15,000-44,000 students
- Seems like an awesome place
- College experience with dorms
- Nightlife and clubs (over 18)
- Beaches
- Temperature
- Amazing scenery
- Ive heard the people are REALLY kind
-SPEAK ENGLISH
- Many social activities
- Dunno if I will take the license here, they drive on the wrong side of the road, expensive





Could someone PLEASE PLEASE help me out here. Just tell me your thoughts haha.

Thanks so much! Really appreciate it!

[SE9]

Of all the options, and all things considered (personal circumstances plus location) I'd go for Brisbane.

[Richard1098]

Townsville stands out from the other other two options.

Its a fairly small city quite some distance from a major population centre.
Its close to some pretty unique places - the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree, etc
It has a large military presence that shapes its character.

If I was studying Business Administration, I'd go to a university that was part of a large and vibrant economic zone. From my perspective, Griffith University fits that criteria far more than James Cook.

[Rob702]

Can't really comment on the Australian universities but California State in SM is not one of the top schools. It's probably not bad and offers a solid education but there are lots of better schools out there. Check out this website: Rankings
I personally wouldn't pay tuition and move to the States just to go to an average school (unless they offer a full ride) and I also would not choose my college because it is close to the beach. But hey, that's just me.