<p>I'm waitlisted at UCSD, and I really want to go there, because from what I have read online (honestly the sources seemed sketch thats why im asking here, I don't have anyone irl to talk to about this), SD is the better school for chem engineering. </p>
<p>I am accepted to UCI, with aid that will cover the whole thing. If I get into SD and don't receive as much aid, am i making a mistake by going to UCI? Will getting the chem e degree at SD really be all that better? I just don't uderstand the difference. I appreciate all anecdotal evidence but would be much more appreciative of answers with sources if you have seen anything.</p>
<p>Thank you so much</p>
<p>A few weeks ago I was wondering the same thing. After extensive research, the answer is no. UCI and SD have both solid programs and employers know this. Both are abet accredited and both are listed in top 100 engineering programs in the nation, so it makes no difference. </p>
<p>The differences will be course requirements. Idk if you are a transfer, but SD considers Calculus III and Vector Calculus different so you’ll have to take both classes, while at UCI the two courses are just part of Calc III. Additionally, SD takes C++ programing, while UCI wants C++ programing with objects. Not a big deal if you’re a freshman, but if you’re a transfer, it might mess things up for you.</p>
<p>I haven’t taken any programming yet, so is it irrelevent? @ninjex</p>
<p>Yes, since you haven’t taken any programming classes it doesn’t concern you; however it occurred to me the Sir deadline was June 1st. I’m unsure if UCI will accept you now. </p>
<p>@ninjex oh i’m sorry i didn’t clarify, I have already SIRed to UCI (I’m a transfer student). I just wanted to talk about whether the degree difference for chem e between SD and I is as significant as some people say it is, but i wanted to hear what other students thought here.</p>
<p>I’m waitlisted to SD and was wondering if the difference in degree is worth all of this anxiety </p>