If I choose between Case Western and Rochester....

College Search & Selection
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<p>Two of my top college choices are Case Western Reserve University and University of Rochester. I'm an engineering major, and wondering which to go to! I also really want a balanced education, including both the engineering degree and as many liberal arts classes as I can fit into that.</p>

<p>So far, my pros for Case are that it's much, much less expensive (2/3 the cost, and would not require loans) and a very good engineering program. Cons are the location and that it's less the social situation I imagined, and less liberal artsy.</p>

<p>For Rochester, it has a lot of pros; the take-five program, the location, the liberal arts and -design your own curriculum aspects, and the general support of students. its major con is the cost; i would have to take out significant loans.</p>

<p>What are your opinions and recommendations?</p>

<p>Thank you very much!</p>

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<p>Unless you have real issues about Case, go for the one which leaves you without debt. You will have excellent earning potential with a degree from Case.</p>

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<p>Go with Case, you don’t want to be paying off loans.</p>

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<p>Take a look at Case’s course catalog, there are more than enough liberal arts for you to choose from. If you look closely the “design your own curriculum” is not that different than other schools especially for engineering schools where most of your schedule is occupied with engineering, science and math anyway.
U. Rochester is not worth paying a lot extra for especially if it means debt.
If the cost were the same at both, I would say pick whichever you prefer, but…</p>