<p>I originally applied to UIUC for Computer Science, but I ended up getting Computer Engineering as my alternate major. How is UIUC's Computer Engineering in terms of prestige, in comparison to its CS program? Also, how hard will it be to transfer into the CS program from the CE program?</p>
<p>All of UIUCs engienering programs are well-regarded. USNews ranks its CE as fifth.You cannot make a change until after first year. Interdepartmental transfers within the college of engineering are not usually difficult to do as long as your grades are good and the other program you want is not overly crowded (e.g., for some reason mechanical engineering has become real popular in the last four years or so and it is almost at a hold status because of having too many and right now to get in via transfer you need at least a 3.8 GPA)</p>