So after a couple of disappointing rejections (shoutout to Berkeley and USC for being my only ones!) I have to decide between Georgia Tech and UMich for civil engineering and for anything (location, etc…) in general. The only major thing I know is that I would prefer Atlanta over Ann Arbor and GT is higher rated than UMich for civil engineering. I would appreciate it if anyone could give their two cents on the two. Thanks!
I’d say GT as well. UMich is a great school of course, but since you prefer Atlanta and GT seems to have a better engineering school, my vote goes to GT.
What are the net costs? You seem to like GT and it is great…but it depends on costs.
@bopper Still waiting on my financial aid… assuming I get equal amounts, the decision is kinda hard, but UMich is pretty cheap compared to other public ones (40k)
I have a similar question Emory 3/2 with GTech v UMichigan Engineering (undecided). Assuming money is the same and I do not mind the extra year (will have lots of dual curriculum and possibly AP credits and Emory lets you bring up to a year), the only risk is I have to apply to 3/2 based on grades in a year. I have prior Biomedical and Electrical experience but do not know if would do that. Weather is not a factor, both are equally inconvenient from home, OOS for both. I am not a big rah rah person, like to play sports more than follow them although I am not recruited
@SaphireNY Guess it’s just gonna come down to personal preference. I looked into both and I think UMich is slightly taking the edge for me. You also have a tough decision with Emory in the mix, and it sounds like you prefer it if I’m right?
@UCalBound My vote is for Georgia Tech, even though Michigan is really great. If you prefer Atlanta, you may end up wanting to work there after you graduate, so going to school in the area would be a big advantage.
Do not have a preference yet. Have not visited. Will see how the money shakes out and the vibe. Sounds like they are equal choices if I can get AP credit at Emory. I doubt the AP credit will help me that much at UM because most is not STEM related. Also, I really want 4 years of college, not 3.
@Planner Thanks for the input. I’ve never really visited Ann Arbor (hence my slight preference), but from what I hear, it’s a really good area as well.
@SaphireNY Whatever your pick is, be confident. I’m also a huge sports guy and UMich is undoubtedly amazing at fans/sports, so there’s that…
@UCalBound
Ann Arbor is a treasure, far better college town than Atlanta.
Both are great schools which you all already know. Know that while both attract nationally for employers and co-ops and internships, each will have greater exposure to their respective regions’ employers. That is, you’ll more likely get an job/internship offer from a Chicago firm as a UM student than if you were at GT. Similarly, a Miami or Charlotte firm will recruit at GT much more likely than at UM. Neither is better than the other in this regard – it’s just how it is. Would you like to have more job opps in the SW or in the Midwest? If all other things are equal, this might come into consideration.
One last thing: Ann Arbor consistently ranks as one of the top college towns (indeed, one of the best cities to live in, in general) year after year. Engineering students don’t have much time to venture into the nearby metropolitan areas. For a busy engineering student, Ann Arbor being your backyard > Atlanta being your backyard.
@T26E4 Thanks, never even thought about it that way before. Been living in the SW for a while now and think it’s time for a change. Ann Arbor just keeps looking nicer and nicer and I think it’lol come down to whether they give me more aid or not.