I can't decide... help!

[TecHNooB]

Originally posted by: ChiBOY83
without a doubt in my mind, PURDUE for engineering..... its what they are known best for. PSU for almost any other major. BUT def purdue for engineering

EDIT: had to come back to put more emphasis on this. I think everyone would agree that PSU overall has higher acclaim, but the engineering numbers stand for themself. PURDUE ENGINEERING FTW (i am not affiliated w/ either school)

Hm.. interesting. What I really need is someone who's been to either school and get a first hand opinion. And yea, I'm aware Purdue is ranked higher. I don't like the fact that its ranked higher than PSU, yet PSU is harder to get into than Purdue.

EDIT: Ranked higher in engineering*

 

[ChiBOY83]

let me also add that it is what purdue is known for to most ppl that know much about colleges. Yes, PSU overall is a better school, and harder to get into, but i think that should not make a difference at all. When you are done w/ your 4 years those who are hiring will know the value of your purdue degree in engineering. This would be a no brainer for me. However, i do see how PSU's overall higher rating is holding you up. But in terms of engineering, Purdue is the first major school that comes inot my head for great public schools in engineering

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: ChiBOY83
let me also add that it is what purdue is known for to most ppl that know much about colleges. Yes, PSU overall is a better school, and harder to get into, but i think that should not make a difference at all. When you are done w/ your 4 years those who are hiring will know the value of your purdue degree in engineering. This would be a no brainer for me. However, i do see how PSU's overall higher rating is holding you up. But in terms of engineering, Purdue is the first major school that comes inot my head for great public schools in engineering

you might be able to get into Purdue Engineering, but after 106... i dont think many people stay. that is their "selector"

PSU = middle of no where
Purdue = middle of ABSOFVCKINGLUTELY no where.

Purdue has like #3 largest greek system in the U.S.

PSU is larger than Purdue.

i believe PSU has better sports all around.

PSU might have a nicer campus (never visited, i shoulda)

its up to you.

 

[blustori]

What class is 106?

 

[DaWhim]

guess the cost is not a matter here. you will be paying out-of-state tuition which is normally a double of in-state tuition.

go with purdue.

 

[TecHNooB]

Originally posted by: blustori
What class is 106?

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: TecHNooB

Originally posted by: blustori
What class is 106?

the class of death. i believe i have the right number

its a weed out class.

 

[DVK916]

You should have applied to the many UCs ( University of California). Best public school system in the best state.

 

[TecHNooB]

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE

Originally posted by: TecHNooB

Originally posted by: blustori
What class is 106?

the class of death. i believe i have the right number

its a weed out class.

Sounds like fun.

 

[DVK916]

This is the description for Engineering 106 at Purdue, it doesn't sound bad at all.

ENGR 106: Introduction to Computer Tools for Engineers - 2 credit hours
Introduction to the use of computer software for solving engineering problems. UNIX, computer communications, spreadsheets for problem solving and plotting. Iterations and loops using spreadsheets. Use of Matlab for problem solution and plotting. Iterations and loops using Matlab. Applications in engineering.

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: DVK916
This is the description for Engineering 106 at Purdue, it doesn't sound bad at all.

ENGR 106: Introduction to Computer Tools for Engineers - 2 credit hours
Introduction to the use of computer software for solving engineering problems. UNIX, computer communications, spreadsheets for problem solving and plotting. Iterations and loops using spreadsheets. Use of Matlab for problem solution and plotting. Iterations and loops using Matlab. Applications in engineering.

might not sound bad, but when all you hear is freshman complaining about that class, and how it is a weedout class, then you learn everything.

 

[TecHNooB]

Purdue's average SAT scores are low though. It can't be that bad.

 

[Xyclone]

Originally posted by: yosuke188
I highly suggest not asking for advice at ATOT when it comes to major decisions. Just pick the one you like.

:thumbsup:

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: TecHNooB
Purdue's average SAT scores are low though. It can't be that bad.

Purdue does have other schools as well other than engineering.

there is a reason my former RA is interning at A.B. overseeing the build up of a brewing factory, and gets an A.B. credit card which he can purchaes any amount of alcohol on he wants, along with a free car, and plane trips to and from home...

 

[iwantanewcomputer]

I agree that Purdue is the more prestigious and better for engineering. PSU is known as a good school, but not especially in engineering.

 

[Schadenfreude]

Which one has more martial arts clubs?

 

[xrax]

Having graduated from Purdue I am biased. I did attend a couple Penn State/Purdue games in State College and was impressed. The engineering weed out class when I was there was Physics 152. It was much harder to take in the spring semester.

 

[Albis]

apply to michigan

you know you wanna be a wolverine

 

[TecHNooB]

Originally posted by: xrax
Having graduated from Purdue I am biased. I did attend a couple Penn State/Purdue games in State College and was impressed. The engineering weed out class when I was there was Physics 152. It was much harder to take in the spring semester.

Impressed.. @ PSU? How is purdue anyhow. Nice campus?

 

[Tu13erhead]

Originally posted by: TecHNooB

Originally posted by: xrax
Having graduated from Purdue I am biased. I did attend a couple Penn State/Purdue games in State College and was impressed. The engineering weed out class when I was there was Physics 152. It was much harder to take in the spring semester.

Impressed.. @ PSU? How is purdue anyhow. Nice campus?

Go there and see it! There is NO substitute for seeing it for yourself.

 

[Jzero]

I don't know anything about Purdue, but as far as PSU is concerned, I just can't see shelling out out-of-state tuition for a state school unless you are entering a field of study for which it is known (like meteorology at PSU).

It's a good school but it doesn't seem worth it for an out-of-stater.

 

[Tiamat]

For me it was:

1. Location - good campus, hot chicks, stuff to do around town.
2. Price
3. Research, outstanding professors, english speaking TAs
4. Program - Coop, research, etc.

 

[vshah]

Originally posted by: TecHNooB
I guess I'm gonna have to visit both schools. Shoulda applied to UIUC. Woulda gone there if I got accepted hands down. Got rejected from Carnegie Mellon and figured I had no chance T_T; Damn private school--threw me off.

CMU sux anyway

Definately a visit to both schools is in order...once you see both, you will probably have a clear favorite.

good luck

-Vivan

 

[TecHNooB]

Originally posted by: vshah

Originally posted by: TecHNooB
I guess I'm gonna have to visit both schools. Shoulda applied to UIUC. Woulda gone there if I got accepted hands down. Got rejected from Carnegie Mellon and figured I had no chance T_T; Damn private school--threw me off.

CMU sux anyway

Definately a visit to both schools is in order...once you see both, you will probably have a clear favorite.

good luck

-Vivan

Thanks I plan on visiting both schools but wanted more viewpoints.

 

[LordMorpheus]

Originally posted by: BrianH1
Ditto the visits. You gotta visit to tell which one is right. Trust me, once you see both, you will know pretty easily which is the correct choice. :: UVM!!! cough cough:::

visit visit visit

I was looking seriously at Purdue until I visited. I really didn't like their campus (lots of busy streets running through it). I wound up applying as a backup to my first choice (Rice). I got in, but I also got into Rice so I never really had to seriously consider going to Purdue. I probably would have gone to UIUC if I hadn't gotten into Rice.