Hey everyone,
I’ve been accepted to both of these schools. I’m wondering what people think of these mechanical engineering programs. I don’t trust the ranking sites. I’ve googled both, read up on the faculty and current research. I want to be able to participate in research.
I need to make a decision, any input would be appreciated.
Don’t worry about talking about cost, I’m concerned with content.
Like them both. Both will produce a fine engineer. What about content exactly.
@privatebanker I plan on graduate school, so my concerns are with gaining a good exposure to emerging technology, hands-on research, and the traditional courses at competitive academic level.
My choice based on your description would be USC.
Do you care at all about the college experience or just the end result?
@Chardo hmm. I want to maximize my capability and understanding to make me a competitive candidate at a top grad school. I don’t need hand-holding, but I don’t want to have a terrible time in undergrad. I should mention I will be a transfer, only there for 2 years.
@MeowModulus you can make yourself a competitive grad school candidate at any good undergrad program, which includes both of those schools. So if that’s your only concern, they’re basically equal. You would then need a tiebreaker. They are two completely different schools. One is a nice campus in sunny LA with big sports and spirit. The other is an urban commuter school in Brooklyn, with easy access to Manhattan, but detached from the main campus (which itself really isn’t a campus). Which is more appealing to you?
In response to a question like this, people often ask where you want to work when you graduate. If it’s the east coast, go to NYU. If it’s the west coast, got to USC. Academically, either school is fine.
I would also check to see which of your previously earned credits will be accepted by each school.
USC is by far the best of the two for engineering.