<p>I am an International student who does not require Financial aid . I am looking at an Engineering major (Undecided - mostly EE). I plan to go to a decent university and then try and transfer to UC Berkley (which is my aim/dream school) . Since UCB has a low transfer rate , i don't want to end up getting screwed if I don't get in through transfer . I have a B- overall US equivalent grade . I am currently looking at :- </p>
<p>1)Purdue
2)Missouri S and T
3)Minnesota state university - Mankato
4)UMN - twin cities </p>
<p>Can you please rate these universities ? . I am looking for a decent university providing decent/good reputation and good academics so that I can transfer after my second year .Also , suggest some Not-So-Expensive , core/good academics , easy to get in for a B- student university offering engineering and provides a good credit system (so that i can transfer) + good career services (if i do not transfer) . </p>
<p>For engineering, Minnesota-Mankato is a step or two below the other three, which are all good engineering schools. The Minnesota schools, as you know, are financial bargains, while the other two are relatively inexpensive compared to peers. All were, to varying degrees, on DS’s radar during the application process, but all fell off by the time he actually applied (ended up choosing Bradley).</p>
<p>To get into Cal as a transfer student is tough, so I’d apply to places with the expectation you’ll spend 4+ years there. Rolla is middle of nowhere and Mankato and West Lafayette aren’t exactly thriving metropolises, either. Peoria (Bradley), Evansville, Kalamazoo (Western Michigan), Boulder (Colorado), Dayton, Columbus (Ohio State), Philadelphia (Temple), and Tulsa are (to varying degrees) other places where a B- international might feel more comfortable while getting a good engineering education at an affordable price (my subjective opinion off the top of my head - sure others could dispute these suggestions).</p>
<p>Thanks a lot . @Knowitsome:-
I read about boulder , but the male:female ratio and was uncomfortable (as I am a girl) . I will look into the rest of the places . </p>
<p>@jotajota218:-
Can you suggest any schools ? . I will remove purdue and UMN from my list then</p>
<p>Well I think you should not limit yourself based upon your “low” GPA. In foreign countries such as India, an 82% is considered very high (and top U.S. colleges recognize this). Try to find out from other internationals what their experiences were while applying. I know in some countries where the curricula is much more rigorous than the U.S., you cannot consider the GPA’s to be even. ( I wrote this assuming your from India judging by your name)</p>
<p>Forgot to mention Rose-Hulman or Michigan Tech as GREAT options for you. Both are excellent schools. Also try Clarkston, as well (not sure how selective or holistic this place is, though. The other schools may have more of a rep for that).</p>
<p>When you say the M/F ratio at Boulder made you uncomfortable, I wasn’t clear what you meant. For the entire university, it’s nearly a 50/50 split! Engineering, though, is much more male dominated, but that’ll be the case most everywhere. Are you looking for lots of other females on campus or in your core classes, or am I missing something here?</p>
<p>If M/F ratios are important to you, then the above suggestions of R-H, Michigan Tech, and Clarkson would not fit your needs. Also, I wouldn’t think an international would be happy in those isolated locales. Finally, R-H and Clarkson can be pricey.</p>
<p>Here’s a site where you can check out some engineering-specific data for different colleges:</p>
<p>“Sorry but I really don’t think you could get into either Purdue or UMN-TC with a B- gpa.”</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure Purdue is not hard to get into at all. The acceptance rate is 72%. I think since you’re an international it will be even better, too.</p>