I am a high school senior set on pursuing Aerospace Engineering in college and pursuing a Masters in AE immediately after. I have been admitted to each of the schools in the title (Honors Program for GA Tech and Eng. Honors + Presidential Scholarship [$10,000] for Purdue, UMich has no Eng. Honors Program for freshman). I am planning to visit each school in the upcoming month, but was looking for feedback on which school will be best for me. In cost, Purdue<GA Tech<UMich, but I am looking for more feedback regarding academics, campus life, and future outlook. Any information or experiences are appreciated. I am also on Princeton’s WL and intend to enroll there if offered a spot.
If you are an Indiana resident then financially there is NO ADVANTAGE in bypassing Purdue University. A Purdue degree will be more than fine to kickstart your engineering career. Find a good fit, but I wouldn’t pay extra to attend Michigan. As for GaTech, perhaps the smaller campus appeals to you? Finally, here’s a tip; there is no Ivy League campus that is superior to most top public engineering schools.