I’ve been accepted to Johns Hopkins Biomedical Engineering program and University of Michigan College of Engineering. Currently deciding between the two, with lower cost being the main attraction for U of M as well as a stronger engineering program overall. The difference for me would add up to about $75k of debt vs graduating without debt. JHU has the top ranked program for BME, smaller community, and strong connection with the medical field, but given UM’s great engineering program overall, what are your opinions on the value of the two schools? Are there any JHU BME students who can elaborate on why they value their experience and eductation there? Any UMich people who can support the BME program there?
This is a no brainer. $75k in debt is way too much when you have the option of attending Michigan without any debt.
I did not major in Engineering, but I know Michigan’s BME department is well regarded (top 10 I think), and considering Michigan’s vast Medical program and tradition in interdisciplinary studies, I cannot imagine you will be missing out in that department either.
Easy choice! GO BLUE!
The only thing is you need to have GPA >3.2 to declare BME major.