<p>Currently deciding between Case and Ohio State for undergrad. Both virtually cost the same. From a purely academic standpoint is one much better than the other that it should factor in to my decision? I really have no clue as to what engineering field I'd like but I imagine I'll keep it broad and perhaps specialize later with a masters degree. If I had to guess I'd say the three most likely (in order) are electrical, mechanical, and then chemical. If anyone can give some input on any of these majors at either of these schools or even just in general that would be great. Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>what!!! they do if you have scholarships ,Case is about 45k a year ,anyway
I love both schools but personally I prefer big schools like OSU and OSU has better ranking in engineering ,I guess it is 33 while Case’s ranking is 45</p>
<p>Ohio State is a public institution. Its job is to educate its state residents at affordable price whereas Case is private. Its not CSRU’s job to educate Ohio residents. So, its highly selective. Case is definitely viewed superior to OSU overall but for engineering it won’t matter. Do not decide academically. Decide by which environment you like. Depends on if you like big or small.</p>
<p>OSU is more highly ranked in engineering, and has far more engineering research funding and industry partnerships. Great if you want to get involved in undergraduate research.</p>
<p>Thanks for all of the response. I have been leaning towards Case especially due to the large scholarship I received, but the one thing that I’ve been most curious about is the engineering ranking since OSU is higher than Case. Is Ohio State better all around or is it due to just career placement or the greater amount of research going on? Can’t say for certain but I do intend to apply for a masters (maybe even a PhD if I come to love research) immediately out of undergrad so should I really just disregard rankings completely in this situation? Thanks again!</p>
<p>Case is great academically but OSU has the college-life ,check their Youtube channel.
plus I have started feeling that State programs are better than private universities ones.</p>
<p>I agree with TomServo, after visiting and doing more in depth research, choose where you think you will be the happiest. Since they are both excellent schools, and will provide you with whatever you need, you should focus on the rest of the equation. Big state school with rah-rah sports atmosphere (which many people love of course!) or a smaller university with a completely different atmosphere. Figure out what matters to you and compare them on that basis.</p>
<p>I’m in engineering at ohio state and it’s very challenging with interesting projects the first year. I recommend OSU for engineering because their program is very well organized and they also have more alumni, which may or may not help for a job search. They are also very good at helping to set up internships </p>
<p>Of course I’m biased because I go here, but my friend who goes to Case says its very boring with a lot of unnecessary work. Ohio state, in my opinion, is definitely a more fun place to spend the next 4 years of your life.</p>
<p>Also, it may be a small point, but being in the center of the state rather than on the edge of it makes it easier to get involved in an internship elsewhere in the state while maintaining your apartment/dorm in Columbus.</p>
<p>Don’t take advice from OSU students. All you will see is them saying their college is better than any other college in the world…Case Western is a decent school. You are extremely lucky to be able to attend Case at the price of Ohio State. Since, they have so different environment you will be able to decide easily after you visit.</p>
<p>Listen to Me.
OSU rocks and it is not my university but I hope it will be in the future.
jut check its vids on Youtube and check on CWRU and you will know the difference.
plus the US news ranking.</p>
<p>Plus Cleveland is…well…you know. Columbus is no prize pig either but at least it’s not the mistake on the lake, constantly reminding people that the rock and roll museum is there out of insecurity, ultra-high crime rate, etc. I’m not defending Columbus, I hate Columbus–I love OSU. (but at least Columbus ain’t Cleveland…)</p>
<p>Yeah Cleveland sucks but it’s like most other Major cities, I was born and raised there and just stay out the crazy areas and you’re fine(the population has dropepd like crazy so it’s not even as many people as it was), most people who aren’t from there don’t know. Again I was raised there and the ‘Mistake on the lake’ is no different than Chicago, Killy Philly, St Louis, At(Hotlanta, Bankhead mainly)lanta or any other Major City with its areas, just avoid them, but yes the city itself doesn’t have much going for it, but Ultra-High crime rate? Maybe thats just the projects youre looking at, you can atleast walk through Cleveland if you mind your own business, in North Philly you really can get shanked just for being on the wrong block, or wearing wrong colors in Compton, L.A, same in parts of Chicago. Or getting carjacked for not having a garage in Detroit. So no, it isn’t ‘Ultra-High’ if we don’t even beat the more infamous cities.</p>
<p>And Columbus aint that bad, atleast it’s more diverse and you guys have stuff to do there and you can run into fellow Buckeyes there. And like we say in Cleveland, atleast we’re not Detroit… Remember this is Ohio, we aren’t THAT bad, if you’re not a Ohioan born and raised you wouldn’t feel the love anyway, but c’mon give us a break Tom this isn’t Michigan. ;)</p>
<p>But yes if you can go to a private Uni for the SAME price as OSU, go to the private. But your social scene and ‘college experience’ may fall behind… and I don’t know if it’ll be as prestigious as OSU.</p>
<p>Case is on DD2’s long list in a couple years. I’ve never been to downtown Cleveland so I have no point of reference, I like Columbus tho. As fate would have it, we were in Cincinnati today and decided to drive past UC as it is DD1’s top choice for grad school (architecture). My point of reference for ‘ultra high’ is Wayne State in Detroit, or University of Chicago, and let’s just say that UC looked a bit too familiar in that respect :)</p>
