u/watermelon240

I'm juggling between the option of the University of Detroit Mercy's 5 year accredited accelerated Architecture degree (both bachelors and masters) and a dual degree of History of Art and Architecture at the University of Michigan (undergraduate). Tuition is covered for both schools. I know I want to pursue grad school at both. Here is what I heard so far.

UDM Pros:

• 5 year path
• accreditation
• have a plan to pay for the graduate year
• Built in internship

UDM Cons:

• Bad location
• Does not prepare for architecture jobs
• Classes get filled up and placeholders must be taken
• Some professors are hard to understand/unhelpful

UMICH Pros:

• Good name
• Lots of opportunities (Internships, programs)
• Good studios, professors
• Two degrees

UMICH Cons:

• Balancing 2 degrees may prove difficult and require 18+ credits per term (additional)
• No plan to pay for grad school, would have to take a break or find another way
• If I choose to take a summer term instead of additional credits, housing is not guaranteed.

However both of these schools have their pros and cons, and I'm interested in hearing from anyone who went to these schools. What are your thoughts?