Bucknell or WPI for Chemical Engineering?

College Search & Selection
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<p>Bucknell or WPI for chemical engineering?
So I got into two out of eight schools, waitlisted from three, and rejected from three (two Ivies and Tufts). Bucknell and WPI are the two schools I got in to and although they weren't initially schools that I was serious about, I've come to realize that they are pretty good schools.
Since I'm not counting on the waitlisted schools, I'm trying to decide between the two for chemical engineering.
I like Bucknell because I feel like its generally the better and more prestigious school, but I don't really like the idea of a small town college with nothing much to do around.
I like WPI because it's really close to Boston (my favorite city) and its more specific to engineering and math/science students (which I am).
I feel like Bucknell will be better for me to go to a great grad school (I want to get my PhD) but I'm worried that if I go there I'll be sacrificing the better "college experience"
Also I'm not really into Greek life...another count against Bucknell.
I'm really torn and I still have to visit both on admitted students day...but does anyone have an opinion one way or another?</p>

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<p>Oh also studying abroad is pretty important to me…I really want to study in England so I can tell if I like it because I may go to grad school there</p>

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<p>My son also got into those two schools and he chose WPI. He did not like Bucknell’s location or it’s higher participation in Greek life nor the politically conservative reputation of the student body. He did like their engineering program though and the school is certainly well-known and respected.
WPI is pretty different from Bucknell - mostly because WPI is a science/engineering school rather than a liberal arts school. So it attracts a decidedly geeky student body :wink: It does have great opportunities for study abroad (my son is going to Copenhagen next year for a term).
Do some more research on both schools and when you visit them both I’m sure you won’t be confused anymore. One will speak to you more than the other. And you can’t really go wrong either way!</p>