Hello All,
I was accepted into about 14 out of the 20 schools I applied but these are the schools that gave me the most aid. I have listed the amount I would have to pay for each school below.
Clarkson Engineering = full ride
University at Buffalo Engineering= full ride
U Albany Engineering = 2k-4k
R.I.T = 15k
So far I have chosen to decide from Clarkson Engineering vs SUNY Buffalo. Everyone tells me to go to Clarkson’s engineering school because of the name and the prestige. However, I’m quite skeptical on going to Clarkson since there is a lack of diversity and social atmosphere. I still want to study engineering and I know Clarkson has higher salaries and job rates. Please help me make a good decision. Thank You.
Not sure about engineering at either school but Clarkson has a better hockey team. 
Clarkson is on my son’s list. Knowing people who go/have gone there, we’ve heard nothing but great things about it. What do you mean by social atmosphere? Our niece attends and is heavily involved in the Outdoor Club, which hosts a lot of activities. As privatebanker noted, hockey is huge and probably a big part of the social scene during the season. Not sure how strong their other athletic teams are. They seem to have lots of entertainment coming in on weekends.
You might want to post on the individual school forums and see if current students can offer viewpoints on your concerns.
1 Like
If you aren’t as concerned with diversity and if you enjoy outdoor winter sports and activities, Clarkson could work. It can be a good fit for the right student. I’ve known both people who loved it and people who hated it and left after the first semester.
My daughter (junior) won’t look there as the weather is worse than Buffalo and with its location, it is difficult to travel to and from in the winter. She prefers Buffalo with its opportunities for shopping, touring broadway shows, etc. she also likes that there is more of a variety of people at Buffalo and more choices in majors so that if she decides to change major, she doesn’t have to change schools. My daughter also isn’t really into sports, especially ones that involve being cold.
Hello All,
I was accepted into about 14 out of the 20 schools I applied but these are the schools that gave me the most aid. I have listed the amount I would have to pay for each school below.
Clarkson Engineering = full ride
University at Buffalo Engineering= full ride
U Albany Engineering = 2k-4k
R.I.T = 15k
So far I have chosen to decide from Clarkson Engineering vs SUNY Buffalo. Everyone tells me to go to Clarkson’s engineering school because of the name and the prestige. However, I’m quite skeptical on going to Clarkson since there is a lack of diversity and social atmosphere. I still want to study engineering and I know Clarkson has higher salaries and job rates. Please help me make a good decision. Thank You.