Hello there,
I visited these two colleges this past week and loved them, I personally really liked there engineering programs. The programs for engineering are similar but there are some things that I am not certain about. For Colby, their 3-2/4-2 engineering program ends you with two majors, I would be choosing Computer science from Colby and then probably electrical engineering from their partner school Columbia (assuming I get into the program). For Bowdoin, I am interested in the 4-2 program where you have to get a major in physics and then you can go to Columbia and get a Masters in my engineering choice. So my question is, What would look better, two majors in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering or a major in physics and a masters in Electrical Engineering?
Thanks!
Brunswick is nicer than Waterville!
I would ask how many kids actually do these programs. I know both of these schools pretty well and my understanding is that you can count the number of kids per year on one hand. It’s just not a popular way to ‘do’ engineering. Also, I don’t think you are guaranteed to get into those graduate programs. Lastly, both of those schools are going to have sub 10% acceptance rates this year so make sure you are considering other options.
If you know you want to be an engineer, it makes more sense to go to undergrad for engineering which neither of these schools offers.
OP: Based on the information contained in your post, Colby College is the better option because a major in CS is very valuable and the program is 5 years rather than 6. (Also, if not admitted to the 3-2 program, a CS degree should yield many attractive employment opportunities.)
While Bowdoin has the better location, Colby College just invested in an impressive athletic facility that should provide healthy options for any free time.
Nevertheless, I agree with the above poster that if you really want to study engineering, then consider schools which offer engineering majors.
I know 1 kid at Colby in that program who is very happywithit. His situation was sort of special (from his interests, which extended beyond STEM, and a scholarship that covered the extra year.) Definitely consider the affordability of both options.
If what you really want is an engineering degree, the others posters are giving you good guidance. (And if you want a smaller school, maybe look at Swarthmore? Or if you like rural NE, Dartmouth?)
Really, though, unless you are trying to figure out where to ED, I would wait to see if you have the choice. Both schools had sub 10% acceptances last year, so it’s possible that the choice will be made for you.
And FWIW, while I too love Brunswick, Waterville is getting nicer!
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That’s not an observation you hear every day.
Lol, @twotoschool ! Colby built a beautiful dorm downtown and has invested in some other public space, and there is much more going on. I drive through the area from time to time and was pleasantly surprised the last time.
I wouldn’t describe it as charming but definitely less gritty than when we were touring colleges 5 years ago. It’s all relative!