Help! U-W v. Purdue v. BU

College Search & Selection
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I am debating between U-Washington (Seattle), Purdue, and BU. For Purdue and BU, I was admitted to Computer Science, but for UW I was admitted to Pre-Science.

I know that UW has the best CS program but I am hesitant because of the uncertainty over whether or not I will be able to get in. I know that Purdue has a solid CS program but campus life seems dull and the school vibe isn’t really my style. As for BU, while it has the worst CS program of the 3, I like the location and atmosphere and feel like I will be able find a lot of opportunities whether it be internships or research (as it is a private school in a nice Boston area).

I’m having a lot of trouble deciding between these 3 and would really appreciate any advice or suggestions. Any pros/cons or comparisons between the schools would be very helpful.

Thanks!

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Net price at each?
Any other options?

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UW and Purdue just regular out of state prices. BU i got 22k scholarship + loan for 1st year

other options are Cal Poly SLO Software Engineering and Northeastern Business Information Management

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Which state are you in? If you are in CA, Cal Poly SLO is the best value.

BU – after 22K – is it on par with Purdue tuition? Purdue may also have lower living cost.

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I’m not too worried about costs. I’m mainly trying to compare the programs to see which would be the best for me

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Getting in to UW’s CS department is hard. Unless you have backup options, I recommend not to take the risk.