<p>If you got admitted to both schools of Engineering- UCLA chemical and UNC Biomedical -which would you attend and why without any form of aid or scholarship?</p>
<p>UNC. It’s at least $15,000 less a year even out of state. My friend chose UCLA chemical engineering over NC State, and he is going to have over $100k in debt when he graduates which is terrifying to me.</p>
<p>However, it depends on what you want to do as well. If you really want to do chemical, then you should try and figure out the financial situation. But if you would be perfectly happy with BME, go to UNC.</p>
<p>And if you’re in state, you should choose UNC regardless based on money unless you are able to pay for UCLA.</p>
<p>Thanks Jess, Both courses and schools are great but the biggest appeal is the cost of attendance for UNC. There is no aid whatsoever in either schools and that is why there is the dilemma. OOS.
However, first preference is chemical engineering but BME is 2nd choice. NC state admission also came through for BME as well. Cost is the huge factor here. I was wondering if there will be scholarship opportunities in any of the schools once enrolled.</p>
<p>Are you considering State at all? If you are positive you are doing engineering, I would probably suggest looking further into their programs. I believe that you would be able to switch to Chemical if you really want. State is even less expensive than UNC for out of state. </p>
<p>I personally don’t think that I could justify an extra $60,000 over 4 years to go to UCLA. There aren’t many opportunities for scholarships after entering UNC, but I don’t know about State. </p>
<p>But if you do go to state…dear lord please do not become a state fan like all the people I’m friends with on Facebook. They are so horrible about UNC. The only reason I wanted State to lose in the NCAA is so we would not have to play them again because their fans are so obnoxious on Facebook.
/rant.</p>
<p>“But if you do go to state…dear lord please do not become a state fan like all the people I’m friends with on Facebook. They are so horrible about UNC. The only reason I wanted State to lose in the NCAA is so we would not have to play them again because their fans are so obnoxious on Facebook.
/rant.”</p>
<p>Lol Jess now you have me interested in State! I am going to be an ‘extremely fanatic obnoxious loyal’ to the final choice! State, UNC or UCLA. Apologies ahead if we end up on the opposing teams!
Would you choose State over UNC if you have to pay full tuition at both for all it is worth? I know they are all great schools but I am trying to see if it is worth it paying the extra $$. UNC is offering honors program. It is good to know that to change majors would not be a problem.</p>
<p>Well loyal does not mean you have to tell UNC students that you are better than them because you are an engineer. Also there is no doubt that UNC is better overall academically. I had negative experiences with state fans on Facebook after the game and those were the biggest issues. </p>
<p>However, State is around 33k a year OOS and UNC is around 39k OOS. So that’s still a difference of close to 20k over four years. If I was doing engineering I would have chosen state, however I am the furthest you can get from an engineer. However, I would definitely make sure to check that you would not have too hard of a time switching engineering focuses, because if you have to stay with BME, UNC is definitely the way to go. </p>
<p>And to be perfectly honest, the honors program is not all that fantastic. Yes, the small seminar classes are actually very nice, and I’ve been able to surround myself with more academically focused students than the average UNC student. And there are some cool opportunities and performances you are able to go to. But you have to take two honors classes a year which is already starting to be a drag. Sometimes, the classes just suck. Some of my friends are considering dropping because the classes for next semester are just not what they want to take. Not that it isn’t an honor to be invited, but I wouldn’t really base any decisions based off of that. The honors and scholars program at State offer more I believe (not sure on that though, you should check as well).</p>
<p>One more thing to consider is the campuses themselves. Have you visited? UNC is beautiful. State is basically just bricks. I personally loved the feel of community at UNC when I visited and I still love the atmosphere on campus. Being happy with where you are staying for four years is almost as important as what you are going to study. I would definitely take a weekend trip down to visit both schools if you have not already.</p>