<p>I'm a sophomore at East Carolina University who's taken business core classes, with an interest in Engineering and Computer Science.</p>
<p>For Transfer, I've been accepted by George Washington University for spring '05, and have been awarded the Elliot Engineering Scholarship ($12k), however, I am thinking about turning it down and going to UNC Chapel Hill for fall '05. </p>
<p>Also, for GWU, if I maintain a 3.7gpa, I can get the presidential scholarship for another $12k/yr bringing total cost down to $22k</p>
<p>If I go to UNC, I'll be an in-state resident by the time I enroll, meaning the price will be a fraction of what GWU would cost.</p>
<p>As for areas of study, I have narrowed my options to: Biomedical or Mechnical Engineering, Computer Science and... still Business Finance. </p>
<p>Which school would be better for me? </p>
<p>My father wants me to go to UNC because of the money, but I don't like the country; I'm more urban... thus, I lean towards GWU. Also, one of my best friends goes to GWU. </p>
<p>UNC - 29th; GWU - 52nd
[US News, even though this has nothing to do with Eng./CompSci. rankings]</p>
<p>UNC isn't big on engineering at all, but they have a very good comp sci. program, so I would decide which major you plan on pursueing before making a choice...</p>
<p>but why though? chapel hill sounds like the most boring place on the east coast, and i don't care that it's a better school, because in all reality it's what you make of it. yeah, there may be a few benefits, but there are over twice as many students as there are at GWU, and i absolutely hate feeling like a number. also, southern accents make me cringe and i have yet to meet a north carolinian that i like. for undergraduate work, i say go where you're happy as long as the program you're given is half decent enough to learn something from. i want to live, i want to enjoy my life and DC is entertaining, inspiring, historic on so many levels, and i just don't feel like typing anymore because this is worthless. thank you for you advice. peace.</p>
<p>Yeah it seems like you are pretty focused on going to GW. My reasons for choosing UNC would be the following: 1) Academically and prestige wise UNC is a better school 2) Although its big, its much more of a community than GW is (which has a reputation for a fragmented student body) so you will feel equally like a number at both 3) There are students not from NC at UNC (18% of freshmen), and out of state students are especially prevelant among transfers (who you will likely get to know the most). 4) There IS alot to do there. Franklin street is awesome, the frat scene is cool for those in to it (I am not but there are those who are), and there is a huge off campus scene to boot. 5) DC will always be there, and in fact many UNC grads go there. A true college experience like UNC comes only once: during college. 6) There are many cultural/ artistic events going on around campus.</p>
<p>That said, I personally am much more fond of green college campuses with a strong college oriented life. Personally I figure the city will always be there, but getting to hang out in a true college atmosphere only comes once. The prestige issue would also sway me. But if you dont really care for the 'quintessential' college experience and are longing for the city go to GW. As long as you do well academically, you can do anything from both.</p>
<p>When considering UNC for biomedical engineering, I learned that they do not have an undergraduate degree program. Their program is a joint one with North Carolina State. Only NCSU has the major. UNC just has a concentration. If you want a BME <em>degree</em> with EE, I recommend GWU between the two. Hope this link helps you.</p>