<p>I have been admitted to both programs in mechanical engineering and now I'm indecisive.</p>
<p>Myself:
(1) I am an international student, and have been in Minnesota for 8 years now.
(2) I have an undergrad degree in physics.
(3) I don't plan to get a PHD and intend to find a job after masters.</p>
<p>Cornell MEng pros:
(1) engineering department is highly ranked
(2) 1 year degree
U of M pros:
(1) engineering department is highly ranked (not as high as Cornell though)
(2) I have visited their MS program and think it fits me very well</p>
<p>Cornell MEng cons:
(1) I don't really know about the program details.
(2) Some think ME is less valuable than a MS
(3) I only have <1 year to search for job as an international student
U of M cons:
(1) It is in Minnesota. Again. Life in Minnesota for 10 years? Sounds like fun.</p>
<p>Any advise please? Thank you very much.</p>