<p>This is my final decision about where I will end up next year. I am from Wisconsin so reciprocity makes cost difference a non-issue. I have also visited both campuses and still can not decide.</p>
<p>I know that both school's have a great ChemE program, but which school is more recognized by graduate schools and employers?</p>
<p>Which school will provide me with better opportunities later in my education?</p>
<p>Also, at which school will I receive a better education in my ChemE major (and ChemE related subjects ie. Chemistry, physics, math)?</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>I have the same choice to make, actually, if I get in to both. From visits, I must say that UWI is MUCH nicer, and I like Madison a lot. Plus, UWI is recognized a lot for nationally, plus it has other good programs, JIC you decide to change your major. UWI is a better school all around, so I would choose it.</p>
<p>OP, both schools not only have great ChemE program, they are among the best! If people (from other schools) are applying for PhD programs in ChemE, guess what are their top choices?? Same goes for employers.</p>
<p>Given the ChemE programs are a draw, I think you should consider the X factors ...</p>
<p>The consensus is Wisconsin does have a better overall reputation. Prestige/connection is usually only useful for getting you that first job or into a door, but it could very well be all the edge you need. </p>
<p>If you intend to minor in a humanities area, then UW clearly offers better programs in most areas. And the same goes to undergrad business programs.</p>
<p>I am actually planning on double majoring in ChemE and Chemistry.</p>
<p>Excellent. UW has one of the best chemistry program. In fact the only one that has top-10 ranking in all specialities! Not that ranking matters much but hey it is good to quote here. :)</p>
<p>Personally, I like to commend you for planning to double major in two very rigorous programs. It is very ambitious. Seriously, if you manage to pull this off in UW, you can write your ticket <em>anywhere</em>. Have you talked to Linda Gatzke, the ChemE undergraduate program coordinator? PM me your contact if you like me to make an intro...</p>
<p>UW being nicer is debatable. I personally like the UofM's campus better... Either school is excellent for ChemE or any engineering for that matter. MN is slightly higher ranked that WI (it's not significantly higher but I thought I should throw that in there :) ) I was in the same situation as you were except looking at EE and wound up choosing Minnesota and am convinced that it is the right choice. I agree with Dallas that the X factors should be considered. That's what my decision came down to. Pick the city/campus that you want to be in/on for the next 4+ years. Where are you more comfortable? Either way, you will have excellent opportunities after graduation.</p>
<p>LOL. aswat, I have the feeling the cross-border rivalry is brewing on CC too ... Do you want to start throwing "proximity to MOA" to the mix?</p>
<p>I wasn't going to play that card, mainly because it's not an important factor to me, but to those who find that important, to each his own... I hope if the rivalry does increase, it remains friendly. I do have respect for both schools, but just enjoy poking a little fun at the badgers every once and awhile.</p>
<p>Oh yeah.. definitely just friendly poking. We are saving the bullets for those Wolverines, right? :)</p>
<p>Honestly, I read quite a bit about UMN lately .. the aspiration to become a "top 3" public institution is great. The free tuition and some of the scholarship programs rock! I think it raises the bar for all. Hopefully, that will pressure some of the other Big Ten schools to step up and improve their undergrad programs so all Big Ten schools can make it to the top-25 public school list one day. Then we will have both the sports (the real one) and the academic.</p>
<p>p/s: OP, sorry for side tracking your thread.</p>
<p>So will I receive the same quality of education and quality of professors at both schools in ChemE and ChemE related subjects (ie. physics, math, chem)?</p>