coaksole

I got accepted too, with an okay package. What funding package did you get?

Michigan's HE program is one of the best in the nation. Just check out their faculty. They got their names everywhere.

Go to Vanderbilt. Think about your long term prospects. If you ever go into management/adminstration, the brand-name will help immensely. If you still need some reassurance, think about it as possibly giving you a starting salary of $300 more per month as compared to a OSU degree. You'll get your Return on Investment back in just 100 months.

Work as TA and do research on your weekends/late nights. And don't forget about your classes too. Don't you want to graduate ASAP? Of course some sacrifice (sleep time/social life/vacation) is required. If you can transfer some credits, it'll help.

If you are really good, you'll get an American PhD in 4 years even if you just have a bachelor's.