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nike238 · Post by **nike238** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 4:36 pm

How would you rank UF UM FSU and stetson.

deadpanic · Post by **deadpanic** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 4:52 pm

I think the general accepted ranking is:

1. UF
2. FSU
3. UM
4. Stetson

taxguy · Post by **taxguy** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 4:57 pm

I would agree with deadpanic's rakings of :

1. UF
2. FSU
3. UM
4. Stetson

However, FIU is coming on strongly. This is particularly true for their cheap pricing, which is attracting a number of qualified candidates. Don't be surprised in the near future
if they surpass UM. You heard it here. This is also somewhat true for Stetson, who is making a big effort to attract some nationally known faculty and are also a bit less expensive than that of Miami..

paz · Post by **paz** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 4:59 pm

uf >>> um/fsu > stetson/fiu >>> st thomas/nova/etc.

nike238 · Post by **nike238** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:01 pm

i heard UM is good if you plan on practicing in south florida..is that true

Aberzombie1892 · Post by **Aberzombie1892** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:04 pm

nike238 wrote:How would you rank UF UM FSU and stetson.

UF=UM>FSU>Stetson.

Yes, I realize that UF is a much better financial decision than UM.

However, that is not what the OP asked.

eagles86 · Post by **eagles86** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:09 pm

South FL: UM > UF> FSU
Rest: UF>FSU>UM

Florida obviously places the best statewide but Miami is #1 in South Fla (defined as miami dade, palm beach, broward counties). Miami is the least "southern" of these schools

paz · Post by **paz** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:10 pm

he asked for the ranking, and to put uf/um as equivalents is borderline criminal. this is coming from a so. fl resident and a huge um supporter, btw.

pocket herc · Post by **pocket herc** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:11 pm

in no way does UF=Miami. UF is superior, probably far superior

nike238 · Post by **nike238** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:15 pm

I am a UF undergrad looking to practice in South Florida. Whats the best choice ?

Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:15 pm

Central and North FL

UF>FSU>>>>>>>>>>>>>Stetson

Don't go anywhere else, and don't go to Stetson unless you're getting about a full scholarship. UF or FSU in-state is the best bet.

South FL

UF=UM or UF>UM. UM>UF is not a good argument. And don't go to Miami unless you're getting gobs of cash. Eagles will disagree vehemently on these two points.

Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:17 pm

nike238 wrote:I am a UF undergrad looking to practice in South Florida. Whats the best choice ?

UF. Cheaper, and if S. FL does not work out, you will have better statewide prospects.

Do you have S. FL ties, incidentally?

pocket herc · Post by **pocket herc** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:18 pm

Rad Law, you really think UF=UM in South Florida? Why?

eagles86 · Post by **eagles86** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:25 pm

radlaw has something against miami.... i dont get all his love for UF but whatever. He also is useless for advice and repeats the same talking pts about 50 times a day

Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:26 pm

pocket herc wrote:Rad Law, you really think UF=UM in South Florida? Why?

Depends on the student, but alumni network and loyalty basically. I don't have a strong opinion other than that UM>UF is false. It really is tough to call, but I still recommend UF in-state over Miami in every situation except probably a full scholarship.

Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:26 pm

eagles86 wrote:radlaw has something against miami.... i dont get all his love for UF but whatever.

Better jobs / debt ratio.

nike238 · Post by **nike238** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:29 pm

I grew up in South Florida, and have solid connections with some private attorneys and firms

Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:30 pm

nike238 wrote:I grew up in South Florida, and have solid connections with some private attorneys and firms

Then I'd go to UF.

nike238 · Post by **nike238** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:36 pm

appreciate the feedback

Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:43 pm

nike238 wrote:appreciate the feedback

Reasoning:

UF has better statewide prospects just in case Miami doesn't work out. Furthermore, you already have connections in the area and a concrete reason to tell employers about why you want to work in Miami. You don't need UM to provide that stuff. So go to UF.

hiromoto45 · Post by **hiromoto45** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:48 pm

How can you not rank Barry?

Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:50 pm

hiromoto45 wrote:How can you not rank Barry?

If you get in, use Barry or Nova to leverage Pollo Tropical.

nike238 · Post by **nike238** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 6:03 pm

hahaha

hiromoto45 · Post by **hiromoto45** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:00 pm

rad law wrote:
hiromoto45 wrote:How can you not rank Barry?
If you get in, use Barry or Nova to leverage Pollo Tropical.

Do you think I can get a chicken or rib combo?

trialjunky · Post by **trialjunky** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:03 pm

hiromoto45 wrote:
rad law wrote:
hiromoto45 wrote:How can you not rank Barry?
If you get in, use Barry or Nova to leverage Pollo Tropical.
Do you think I can get a chicken or rib combo?

Always go with the chicken!

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