<p>I'm a senior from NH. </p>
<p>GPA- 4.0 out of 4.8
SAT's- 630 math 610 reading 680 writing
AP's- US History (4 on the test), World History, Biology, Computer Sciences
Couple of extracurricluars (blood drive, math honor society, national honor society, etc.) including work experience since I was 16. </p>
<p>Im looking to go into engineering. Some of the most important factors for me include tuition price (not completely limited would like to keep it under around 30,000 a year before any financial aid). Distance, i want to go away (i dont like Nh or its weather) however im limiting myself to the larger schools on the east coast more or less. And of course most importantly academic strength in my intended area of study. </p>
<p>And i've looked at these schools so far.</p>
<p>Clemson (28,000 for tuition, would most likely go for mechanical engineering)
Virginia Tech (22,000 for tution, mechanical engineering)
West Virginia University (17,000 for tuition, Biometric Systems and Electrical Engineering dual major)
University of Rhode Island (last resort if the prior 3 dont work out.... like the distance to the beach however)</p>
<p>I have visited the 4 and was found them to be actually similar. All had great school pride (especially tech) and i liked the surroundings towns (Morgantown, Blacksburg, Clemson, and Kingston all had a college town feel). </p>
<p>So would anyone be willing to speak for any school, any program, or anything of that matter. Among the three top schools its been difficult to find reasonable differences as to why i shouldnt pick any 1. Any alternatives ive overlooked? </p>
<p>Thank you</p>