<p>Ok, so I know that CC is riddled with these types of questions..so I figured I may as well join the group and maybe get some different perspectives. I'm sure I'll get some nice opinions here, so here we go!</p>
<p>First of all, I'm got into the Engineering schools for both colleges, and it's likely that I will be pursuing computer engineering as my major. </p>
<p>Boston University:
PROS:
-I love the location
-Change in scenery (I live 5 minutes out of Philadelphia)
-I've heard great things about their academics
-I received a pretty $10,000 scholarship
-awesome-looking study abroad program (Sydney, Australia!!!)</p>
<p>CONS:
-5 hour drive from home
-not sure how their engineering department compares to Drexel's
-parents seem to be set on Drexel, so overcoming them may be an obstacle</p>
<p>Drexel:
PROS:
-close to home
-I already know Philadelphia well
-known for engineering school
-not as chilly in the winter as Boston
-Co-Op
-$8,000 scholarship</p>
<p>CONS:
-5 years to graduate with 3 Co-Op option
-looking for change of scenery
-BU gave me more cash</p>
<p>And that's all I have. Any help, opinions, experiences, and suggestions will be greatly appreciated!!</p>
<p>Good schools, difficult decision. But you have the facts right. I dont think that you can go wrong in either case. Best of luck.</p>
<p>i’m not exactly sure why you put 5 years to graduate as a con. 5 year 3 co-op program is very unique and in my mind is one of the reasons Drexel’s program may beat out many other schools. if you are worrying to finish college and get on with your life, think about how much it would suck to graduate in 4 years and sit around for a year without a salary or health insurance or think about how much it would suck to get your first job and realize you hate the type of engineering your doing and wish you switched your major back in college but it’s too late to go back. 5 year/co-ops usually don’t have these issues. Nevertheless, you can always go to the 4 year/1 co-op option if it really concerns you, or transfer to the 4 year/1 co-op option freshman year. Even after five years, you still have more full-time experience than a 4 year graduate coming out of college with one year of work experience and your resume will be more diversified. Just realize many more students switchto the 5 year program when they see the benefits than vice versa (and all their friends are in college for an extra year)</p>
<p>If you’re going the 5-year route then your scholarships even out. $8k x 5 = $40k; $10k x 4 = $40k. Drexel also has a lot of study abroad programs for engineers. </p>
<p>But ultimately, pick the one that feels right for you. I can answer questions you have about Drexel but comparing it to BU would be hard when I’ve never even been there.</p>