Umich-Ann arbor (MS in Applied Stats) VS Duke (MA in Econ)

[Qifan]

Hey all,

   I've been accepted into Umich (MS in Applied Statistics) and Duke (MA in Economics) while still waiting for news from Cornell.

   Anyway I am hesitating a lot between these two schools...Duke probably enjoys a better reputation worldwide but to be honest I prefer Statistics than Economics.  Another great thing about Duke I heard is that students are allowed to get enrolled in a wide range of courses and I don't know yet if this is the case in Umich.  

   I also have the desire to continue my study in a doctoral level after Master and I suppose both programs will offer me some opportunities regarding to this? 

   Please give me some input on this regard and any advice would be greatly appreciated!

   Thank you very much! 

Edited April 2, 2019 by Qifan