<p>What do you guys think? Let's hear some opinions and experiences with these schools! Thanks for the advice/thoughts!</p>
<p>Did you get into these schools or are you a junior wondering about them? What’s in-state for you?</p>
<p>Got into them all I’m from Illinois</p>
<p>Cal Poly and GTech are unlikely to be affordable - what’s your parents’ budget?
Is Rose Hulman affordable? </p>
<p>Congrats! All three are great schools. Cal Poly SLO is an amazing institution that my son chose and now attends. In the selection process we looked at the other two and and came to the conclusion that they would not be a fit for him. Here are some of my thoughts:</p>
<p>Cal Poly SLO: Teaching institution with research as well, but the focus is on undergrad education. Very hands on practical program with loads of lab time. Amazing clubs that consistently place well in national competitions. Gorgeous location with a classic fun college town. Unbeatable weather. Well known in California and the Western states with a growing national and international reputation. The school is the darling of Silicon Valley recruiters looking for “work ready/plug and play” newly minted engineers or business majors. Also very strong in all these fields - science, technology, math, engineering, bio, architecture, business and agriculture. Cal Poly prepares you for a job like no other institution that I know of. Tremendous school pride. Lots of internship and job opportunities.</p>
<p>GA Tech: Research institution as well as a great place to get an education. More focus on research than Cal Poly SLO. Located in Atlanta, GA with all the perks that gives you. Good music scene, great restaurants, Southern hospitality, best Soul food in the region, etc. Higher crime rates than the other two schools combined. Weather is typical of the South. Mild wet Winters (except this year which was brutal) and hot humid, muggy and buggy Summers. Spring and Fall are the best seasons and somewhat short. Well known national and international reputation. If you are research orientated this is your school.</p>
<p>Rose Hulman: I don’t know too much about this school other than what initially attracted us but then caused us not to consider it seriously. Attractive aspects – Undergrad focused, small classes, extremely well ranked for academics, seems like there would be a lot of individual attention. Negatives – Located in the middle of nowhere. Anything that happens will be on campus. 80-20% male to female ratio. The most skewed gender ratios of any school we looked at. Post graduation job prospects not quite as good as the other two schools. I guess that this is primarily due to location. Very small private institution and extremely expensive without scholarships. Outstanding education reputation, but relatively unknown outside engineering circles nationally or internationally.</p>
<p>Hope this helps!! </p>
<p>thank you!! i really appreciate it!</p>