<p>“I would most likely get into their honors college, they have amazing opportunities for research and internships and co-ops, and I would be able to earn my Masters in 4 years, or 5 and only pay for 4.”</p>
<p>It sounds like you have identified some very tangible benefits going to Stevens but you’re worried about the prestige factor. Would going to Cornell compensate for not having those opportunities? There are plenty of people who will tell you Cornell all the way. But engineering is a tough major and I think it would help you get through by going to a college that has you excited about it as oppose to just trying to keep up with the other engineering majors at Cornell. </p>
<p>You might consider contacting some engineering firms in your area of interest and see what they look for when they’re hiring new people.</p>