I’m an Arizona resident and I am currently torn on my decision between ASU and University of Washington. I thought I could use some input. I am interested in biomedical engineering, but that may change; however, I know for sure I will be an engineering major. Anyways, I got accepted into Barrett at ASU as well as directly into the biomedical engineering major. The cost for my first year (living on campus, in state) would be around $12,000 (maybe less) for the first year after my financial aid. I also have a college savings fund that will cut that down considerably. At University of Washington, I was accepted as pre-engineering and it would cost me $45,000 for the first year. If I go there, my parents will move to Washington as well so I can get resident tuition for the last 3 years, making the cost of those last years comparable to ASU. That first year would be the worst part of it. What do you guys think- I know I am on an ASU forum right now but give me some input. A new experience in Seattle would be exciting but is it worth it? I got into Barrett at ASU and directly into the major I want. What should I do?
I think admittance directly into the major is significant. Banking on the successful outcome of a competitive admittance after freshman year is risky. For an undergraduate degree in engineering, these two schools are comparable.
is this a joke lmfao UW BME is one of the best in the country. One of the best med schools. WHY would ASU even be an option over UW???
Ignore the troll Joey-Jealous. It really comes down to the cost and motivation of a student. There is a one-year period where boasting about where you were accepted matters. After that, no one cares: it’s all about what your invest in making your choices and opportunities work for you. ASU would be a strong option over U-Dub if you attended, had very little student debt, excelled and engaged, then you could have grad school paid for you at U-Dub, Duke, Texas, etc–the best biomedical grad schools in the country.
Biomedical engineering is somewhat at jack of all trades-good at none major. Graduate school is almost always necessary if the career path in biomed eng is desirable. It is best to minimize any debt for undergrad, excel, take on opportunities for internships, research, then you create yourself. Then Launch! ASU is a great place for that with this major.
UW is an excellent engineering school, but it can be very difficult to get into your preferred engineering major if you are not a direct admit. There are lots of stories of kids needing to eventually transfer out if they can’t get into their major after a year or two of enrolling. Having your entire family moving is a big commitment. I wonder if enrolling at ASU and then attempting to transfer for a direct admit to UW next year would be a safer plan. And maybe you’d end up finding ASU was a good long term fit after all.