<p>I know the science department at rutgers is very very competitive, including engineering. Honestly, I dont know how the nation (outside of NJ) views Rutgers, I always thought of it as the place high school kids went after graduation because it was cheap and easy to get into. i honestly dont know what the reputation of RU is outside of NJ. </p>
<p>I think for the price, UCONN would get my choice. Either UCONN or Rutgers. But darn, I didn’t know Rutgers cost 35k … thats ALOT of money.</p>
<p>well it basically comes down to what is more important to you: reputation or saving money. </p>
<p>for me, it all came down to money, which at first, sucked A LOT, but i definitely would not have chosen the more expensive school erm nyu, if i had the choice to do it again, considering the economic climate and etc.</p>