College Decision - Cornell vs Stanford vs Carnegie Mellon

[imported_CompMan86]

I got into Cornell and Carnegie Mellon and am still waiting for my Stanford decision. I'm going into Computer and Electrical engineering. I live in Virginia.

Assume that cost for each is equivalent after financial aid is factored in. I'm looking for input which can help me base my decision. Thanks Anandtech

 

[Gibson486]

cornell

 

[Jassi]

WTF! Stanford for sure.

Assuming you can afford (emotionally) to stay away from your family. Else, Cornell because its closer to your family.

 

[imported_CompMan86]

Originally posted by: Gibson486
cornell

Do you go there? Friends went there? Any particular reasons? Thanks

 

[BigJ]

Stanford. Simply because Carnegie Mellon basically equals Stanford in regards to strength for those programs, yet the Stanford campus is absolutely gorgeous. Not to mention I hear Carnegie Mellon is a very dreary school.

Cornell is a great college, but I could never consider it over CM or Stan.

 

[imported_CompMan86]

Originally posted by: Jassi
WTF! Stanford for sure.

LOL...same question as my last post...reasons?

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: CompMan86

Originally posted by: Gibson486
cornell

Do you go there? Friends went there? Any particular reasons? Thanks

no, but i am amazed by how they are sought after. My boss at my old coop job wanted to give a cornell graduate a job on the spot just because he was from cornell. He didn't get to hire him though because he got an better offer from elsewhere.

 

[Jassi]

Originally posted by: CompMan86

Originally posted by: Jassi
WTF! Stanford for sure.

LOL...same question as my last post...reasons?

Look up the rankings. I am sure stanford is higher. Also, the weather is better as well.

 

[DaWhim]

CMU

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: CompMan86

Originally posted by: Gibson486
cornell

Do you go there? Friends went there? Any particular reasons? Thanks

no, but i am amazed by how they are sought after. My boss at my old coop job wanted to give a cornell graduate a job on the spot just because he was from cornell. He didn't get to hire him though because he got an better offer from elsewhere.

Cornell does have a very strong network, but anyone with a decent GPA in C&EE from CM and Stan should have NO problems getting a job initially.

 

[theNEOone]

i went to cornell, just graduated last may. best four years of my life. (but then again, most people will say that about college, regardless of what school they attended.)


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[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: theNEOone
i went to cornell, just graduated last may. best four years of my life. (but then again, most people will say that about college, regardless of what school they attended.)


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lucky you...i want to transfer to cornell, but my GPA is just way to low

 

[kami333]

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: CompMan86

Originally posted by: Gibson486
cornell

Do you go there? Friends went there? Any particular reasons? Thanks

no, but i am amazed by how they are sought after. My boss at my old coop job wanted to give a cornell graduate a job on the spot just because he was from cornell. He didn't get to hire him though because he got an better offer from elsewhere.

Cornell does have a very strong network, but anyone with a decent GPA in C&EE from CM and Stan should have NO problems getting a job initially.

Or get a decent GPA at Cornell and have even better job oppurtunities...

 

[cliftonite]

stanford

 

[GTaudiophile]

Of the three, I visited CM. Awesome engineering school: rigorous, well-funded, few girls...it's location leaves a lot to be desired.

Cornell and Stanford are known for more than just engineering and will have more women. Stanford has the best location in sunny California. Of the three, Stanford also has the best name-recognition and prestige.

 

[anno]

Originally posted by: Jassi
WTF! Stanford for sure.

Assuming you can afford (emotionally) to stay away from your family. Else, Cornell because its closer to your family.

that's an important consideration.. how often you'll want to come home vs. how often you'll be able to afford to come home. just the logistics of getting all your ::stuff:: from virginia to california and back again every year is intimidating (but not so intimidating as it could be, assuming you're not a girl ).

 

[ElFenix]

ithaca blows. that should be important. pittsburgh is probably a much cooler city.

of course, stanford and cal are the reasons silicon valley is where it is. and the bay area is the coolest place in the country.

 

[dethman]

don't go to CMU. PITTSBURGH SUCKS. PERIOD.

 

[theNEOone]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
ithaca blows. that should be important. pittsburgh is probably a much cooler city.

of course, stanford and cal are the reasons silicon valley is where it is. and the bay area is the coolest place in the country.

yes, it does. but that's what makes cornell such an awesome place. other schools that are situatated in bigger cities have a less active student body. one of the reasons cornell's network is so huge (aside from the fact that it's the largest ivy league) is because students are forced to interact with each other - there's nothing else to do in ithaca! this interaction just becomes embedded in you after four years. You maintain a strong connection to other cornell alumns.


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[dr150]

Originally posted by: dethman
don't go to CMU. PITTSBURGH SUCKS. PERIOD.

You're talking out the side of your ass my friend.

Pitt ain't like the "steel town" days. Pitt is very green. VERY NICE. The area surrounding CMU and Pitt. U is really nice.

 

[dr150]

Originally posted by: CompMan86
I got into Cornell and Carnegie Mellon and am still waiting for my Stanford decision. I'm going into Computer and Electrical engineering. I live in Virginia.

Assume that cost for each is equivalent after financial aid is factored in. I'm looking for input which can help me base my decision. Thanks Anandtech

Why are you posting again dude?

You already started another thread over this subject and you already said you'd go to Stanford if accepted.
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Having attended TOP colleges and MBA programs, I'll tell you that it doesn't matter. Your starting salary will be tied to your major and grades.....and still then, the salary won't be much different between your school list and State. It's all about the major and grades. Grad school entry--the same.

I'd definitely choose the school that gave me the most generous financial aid package and where I'd like to work. Although they're prestigious national schools, and despite the school propaganda, the job boards are regionally linked. You'll have to work your a$$$$ off to find a job in another region. They won't even interview you as they won't fly you out despite your credentials. They have enough skilled applicants in their area to not fly you out--ESPECIALLY at entry level.

So if you want to work on the East coast, go to CMU or Cornell. West Coast, then Stanford.

Know this: California is extremely expensive and approaching Manhattan prices in the Bay Area. Your quality of life will be markedly low vs. somewhere on the East Coast. You'd hate how you money goes nowhere. Your money will stretch MUCH FURTHER elsewhere.

Btw, since you're a Virginia resident, I think you're pulling a REALLY bad decision of not choosing U. of Virginia. That's an exceptional school that's second to no one....... Your final school bill will be MUCH LESS than these private schools (this is a HUGE bullet-point). Your entry-level salary will be very similar to those private schools. You'll most likely find a good job in Virginia--close to family & friends. Your debt service will be much higher than your UVA friends for MANY, MANY, MANY years. Think of using that money for vacations, cars, etc instead of paying loans!

I know you may have an Ivyesque hard-on (although UVA *IS* "Ivy") and that you may have a grass is greener mentality since UVA is so close to home and kids from your H.S. go there. But you have a JEWEL in your hand! Don't discount it for crissakes!

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: dr150

Originally posted by: CompMan86
I got into Cornell and Carnegie Mellon and am still waiting for my Stanford decision. I'm going into Computer and Electrical engineering. I live in Virginia.

Assume that cost for each is equivalent after financial aid is factored in. I'm looking for input which can help me base my decision. Thanks Anandtech

Why are you posting again dude?

You already started another thread over this subject and you already said you'd go to Stanford if accepted.
.
.
Having attended TOP colleges and MBA programs, I'll tell you that it doesn't matter. Your starting salary will be tied to your major and grades.....and still then, the salary won't be much different between your school list and State. It's all about the major and grades. Grad school entry--the same.

I'd definitely choose the school that gave me the most generous financial aid package and where I'd like to work. Although they're prestigious national schools, and despite the school propaganda, the job boards are regionally linked. You'll have to work your a$$$$ off to find a job in another region. They won't even interview you as they won't fly you out despite your credentials. They have enough skilled applicants in their area to not fly you out--ESPECIALLY at entry level.

So if you want to work on the East coast, go to CMU or Cornell. West Coast, then Stanford.

Know this: California is extremely expensive and approaching Manhattan prices in the Bay Area. Your quality of life will be markedly low vs. somewhere on the East Coast. You'd hate how you money goes nowhere. Your money will stretch MUCH FURTHER elsewhere.

Btw, since you're a Virginia resident, I think you're pulling a REALLY bad decision of not choosing U. of Virginia. That's an exceptional school that's second to no one....... Your final school bill will be MUCH LESS than these private schools (this is a HUGE bullet-point). Your entry-level salary will be very similar to those private schools. You'll most likely find a good job in Virginia--close to family & friends. Your debt service will be much higher than your UVA friends for MANY, MANY, MANY years. Think of using that money for vacations, cars, etc instead of paying loans!

I know you may have an Ivyesque hard-on and that you may have a grass is greener mentality since UVA is so close to home and kids from your H.S. go there. But you have a JEWEL in your hand! Don't discount it for crissakes!

If you could afford to go to an ivy, then go. The brand name of that degree will get you places. Yes, a person from U of V could be just as talented, but they have much more proving to do on the first job. I know, it is an unfair assesment to make, but that is just how it goes. Also, not all jobs are regionally linked. There are tons of places that are willing to fly you accross the country for an interview.

 

[SouthPaW1227]

I say all 3 cost way too much and you should just hop down one state and go to NCSU's Engineering school....of course I'm a biased Wolf myself

I'd say Stanford for 2 reasons: 1) name recognition and 2) CALIFORNIA!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ajayjuneja]

I went to CMU for Computer Science -- it's a really good school academically, and well funded.
Had I done it all over again, I would have picked Stanford in a heartbeat. I live in the SF Bay area now, and quality of life here is just much better
I have many friends who went to cornell and stanford, PM me if you want to get in touch with them.

 

[Crazee]

If you are going purely based off academics then the choice here would be Stanford. In computer engineering it is only ranked behind MIT and Berkeley. Cornell would be next and then Carnegie Mellon.