<p>like some other people around here, I just got in off the waitlist at duke. I had comitted to industrial engineering at USC (cali). I had a very hard time choosing between vanderbilt tufts and usc earlier. Tufts went out early, vanderbilt was hard to let go, but i just couldnt pull the trigger. risky enough to feel good to think about, too risky to actually do. plus i think i want to do industrial engineering, but i dont really trust myself, i could easily end up doing something else. at duke, i would either do mechanical engineering, their engineering management 5 year masters program, or maybe electrical. at usc, industrial engineering, or if i bail they have a very good business school. insights? wise words? i liked the feeling of vanderbilt better than usc, but i thought usc's engineering program was better and more engaging than vanderbilts, if that gives you any idea how i look at things.</p>
<p>Um, you dropped schools like Vanderbilt and Tufts for USC!? Do yourself a favor and don't do the same with Duke.</p>
<p>I dropped schools like tufts and vanderbilt because they don't have the same feel as USC, especially with engineering. Both seemed dreadfully boring. engineering at sc has some life to it. does someone actually know enough about the two of them to back up a comparison with some useful information?</p>
<p>USC's program is exploding...go there!</p>
<p>Congrats!
Both schools beat Vandy and Tufts in Engineering.. but Duke has the upper hand here!
Only go to USC if you are getting a significant amount of financial aid there..</p>
<p>USC is a great school, and my engineering friends love their experience in the Viterbi School of Engineering. Thierryhenry, you obviously know that you like the feeling of USC. Therefore, you should go. Everyone I know felt those same vibes when visiting USC! The Daily Trojan just did a review of every school within USC, and Viterbi got the best review for its combination of strong programs and great quality of student life.</p>
<p>how about the difference between industrial engineering and the classic-- mechanical, electrical, etc. And the differences in these two school's teaching styles? Does anyone here live on the west coast and have some real experience with how a USC degree is recieved? How about Duke's? I live in Portland, Oregon.</p>
<p>Thiery henry..I am from Portland too, what school you go to?</p>
<p>Go visit USC, their engineering program is outstanding.</p>
<p>If you are absolutely sure about engineering, go to USC. Otherwise, take the Duke's offer</p>
<p>Even if you are doing engineering, just go Duke - you'll be with more talented people, and have more opportunities just from the name-brand</p>
<p>However, North Carolina is totally different than anywhere West Coast...or East Coast...or anywhere really.</p>
<p>If you plan to stay on the West Coast after graduation, go to USC. The alumni networking and job placement will be easier on the West coast for a USC grad.</p>
<p>Grant in NE</p>
<p>Nice, I am from Wilson.</p>