<p>Is it better to select a a slightly lower ranked college(50-60 rank) than a higher ranked college that is worse in a perticular program. To clearify, I mean, is it better to go to a school ranked around 50 overall for chemical engineering that is slightly less well known than a school that is ranked around 30 that has a worse chemical engineering program but is more well known. Which will be looked upon more favorable by an employer. </p>
<p>I really like uconn, and I think I can get in fairly easily, and they, within the last 10 or 15 years built a state of the art $53 million chemistry facility. I could probable get into a top 30 or 40 school that may look better than UConn, but is more of a business focused school that isn't as serious about sciences. Which should I try for.</p>
<p>NYU2013 is right, the name of the other school will help.</p>
<p>UConn isn’t an unknown, though, and if it has the better program for your major (and you’re reasonably certain of that major, or at least area of interest), then it seems the better choice.</p>
<p>yeah, uconn about 10-15 years ago built a beautiful state of the art 53 million dollar chemistry building, and I could most likely get into to get into a top 30 school, but it would most likely not be a reputable engineering school. I am still a sophomore, so I am perfectly willing to change my mind, but that certainly appeals to me.</p>
<p>Other options are syracuse, U of Delaware, rowan as a safe option, temple, any other options within 8 hours of NJ. I’ll consider any suggestions, but i really don’t want to go to drexel.</p>
<p>The difference between an institution that is ranked 50 overall and 30 overall is truly minimal. Don’t let the numbers confuse you. If you are very clear about your field of study, it is perfectly OK to choose your university based on your major field. In that case, you want to learn more about job and grad school placement at each of the institutions on your list.</p>