<p>Im stuck between three schools. Maybe if someone else could give me their advice that would help.</p>
<p>1) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Pro's:
-Great education
-Would be able to got a good job after graduating
-Professors are there to teach, not to do research
-Lots of hands on projects during freshmen year
-Like the campus
-Like the community aspect of it
Con's:
-Cost: I would most likely have to take out 100K+ in loans
-Male/Female Ratio: I know that people say not to pay attention to it, but it sounds really depressing</p>
<p>2) University of Dayton
Pro's:
-I liked the campus
-Has a variety of majors so I can get involved in more than just engineering
-Impressed at how hands on the engineering program seemed to be, especially during freshmen year
-Everyone is really nice
-Great community
Con's:
-Cost: would have to take out 60-70K in loans
-Reputation: I know that this is a good school, but I dont know how its well of a reputation it has compared to Rose-Hulman</p>
<p>3)University of Cincinnati
Pro's:
-Cost: In-state tuition. Would have to take out minimal loans, and any loans I would have to pay back I could pay with money I make from co-op
-Co-op: Takes 5 Years to graduate, but I would get 1.5 yrs of experience from coop. I could do co-op internationally if I wanted to. I also like the idea of switching off between school and work beginning sophomore year
-BS to MS program: I would be able to earn both a BS and MS in engineering in five years, and thats with coop. I know it would be alot of work, but i think i can handle it with AP Credit
-Campus: Out of all the schools I am considering I liked the campus the best. The campus is compact and there are alot of new buildings. Community seems good
Con's:
-Saftey: The campus itself is safe, but outside the campus is not the best neighborhood
-Housing: Freshmen usually live in dorms, but after that most people live off campus. This kinda worries me about the community on campus
-Academics: Im not quite sure the caliber of academics here. I know that the engineering program is good, but they didnt seem as high caliber as Rose-Hulman
-Hands On Learning: The engineering program didnt seem completely dedicated to undergrad. I got the sense that some of the proffesors were there to research and teach a little. I also got the sense that you don't do much hands on projects during your freshman and sophomore years. This is the main disadvantage for me</p>
<p>If anybody has some insight that would be great. Im just worried about the aspect of taking out so many loans from the first two schools, but I also know that those programs will be the most hands on, which is what I am looking for. I only have two days left to decide, so any help will be greatly appreciated.</p>