<p>I am trying to decide between these four colleges for their undergraduate chemical engineering programs. I am a California resident, so UCLA would be cheapest. I am mostly looking for a school with strong academics and job/graduate school opportunities after graduation. If anyone has anything to say, I would greatly appreciate it.</p>
<p>Cal would be my first choice, followed by Michigan or Northwestern and UCLA would be my last choice.</p>
<p>Alexandre, he didn't mention Cal, did you mean Cornell? and then the rest? or did you think he said Caltech? Im not trying to be picky, just so that the original poster can get your true opinion</p>
<p>Umm...I got rejected from Cal, so I don't think I can go. I might appeal the decision, but I'm not sure. That was along the lines of what I was thinking, but not sure.</p>
<p>I'd go Cornell, NU or UMich, than UCLA</p>
<p>Sorry, I misread. If finances are not a huge burden (I realize you mentioned that UCLA would be much cheaper), I would say:</p>
<h1>1 Cornell, Michigan or Northwestern</h1>
<p>All three are very good overall and in Engineering. </p>
<h1>4 UCLA</h1>
<p>However, if finances are a huge burden, go for UCLA.</p>
<p>Hmm, general consensus seems to be that UCLA isn't as good as the others. Is that cause its so big or its graduate programs are much better than the undergraduate? </p>
<p>My main concern with UCLA was the large size, but Michigan and Cornell are pretty big as well. I just want to make sure I can get the classes I need and am not just a number to the school (if you know what I mean).</p>
<p>It's really hard to get your required classes at ucla, which is a big problem for some. It's why I wouldn't reccomend it over NU, Cornell or UMIch.</p>
<p>Errr...no, size has nothing to do with it. General rankings accross the board point to Cornell, Michigan and NU. </p>
<p>UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING RANKINGS:
Michigan #7
Cornell #10
Northwestern #13
UCLA #22</p>
<p>CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RANKINGS (undergraduate):
Michigan #9
Cornell #15
Northwestern #16
UCLA no ranked in the top 25. </p>
<p>Simply put, the other three schools are considered better at Engineering.</p>
<p>However, is it worth paying an extra $80,000-$100,000 to attend those schools? THAT, my friend, is the question.</p>
<p>I don't think it's worth the extra money...go with UCLA. Unless going further away is a big deal to you. Rankings are deceptive, they have more to do with research than the actual teaching you will get.</p>
<p>Yeah, it really is a lot of money. I really have to decide whether or not to put my parents through financial hell. Thanks for all the posts and information, it's really helpful.</p>
<p>If I was in your situation, I would go with UCLA if I would be putting a huge burden on my parents, but I don't know if it means they'll have to push back retirement, or if it means they'll be eating peas everyday of their life</p>
<p>I agree with Dr. Reynolds. Unless your dad is a Doctor and your mom and Corporate Lawyer, for to UCLA! The quality is practically the same and as a whole, UCLA is an amazing university.</p>
<p>Alexandre, would it be possible for you to post the full top 25 in undergrad chem engineering? I can't seem to find the rankings. Thanks.</p>
<p>cornell, then michigan, then northwestern.</p>