<p>Hello! I recently applied to these two schools because they were in-state and both offer Chemical engineering. I was just wonder which would you guys would consider better? </p>
<p>Looking at the ranks it says Boulder is overall better... But it seems like everyone here in Colorado says Mines is the real engineering school? Thank you!</p>
<p>I’ve met alums from both in ChemE. Both were very successful. My feeling is that Mines is the ‘better’ engineering program…but CU might be a better social experience, depending on your interests.</p>
<p>Both are probably good program. In general Mines tends to be more intense/geeky… it’s all STEM majors. That can be terrific or terrible, depending on the student.</p>
<p>Make sure you visit. They both used to offer “accepted student days”, with excellent programs for the families to learn more.</p>