Hi, I got into both UVA and Johns Hopkins for my undergrad in computer science and was
struggling to choose between the both. They’re both ranked relatively similar for comp sci (jhu-25, uva-30), but Johns Hopkins will cost me 40k more. I don’t necessarily have a problem with it, but is it worth it? I also want to do a double major in Econ and comp sci, but I know both offer it. I wanted to know which one would set me up better for the future in terms of job outlook (preferably at facebook, apple, amazon, google, or tesla) and which one had more usage in the field. Or does it not matter. I also wanted to pressure an MBA afterwards. Does school name really matter for that though? I was also struggling with which professors are better or if the education for the field if better at any particular college. Also, does UVA have research opportunities? I know Hopkins will have many but I haven’t heard much about UVA. I also don’t
know much about the competition or if there is any grade inflation or deflation at any of the schools. UVA also has a better social scene but hopkins has a better name. I rlly j don’t know if the name matters or not or if it will be worth my time. Please help I need to make a decision before May 1st and am very stressed about it.
Thank you in advance for the feedback .
JHU spends more on research & development than any school in the country.
MBA schools will not care whether your undergraduate degree is from JHU or Virginia.
If it’s 40 total - I think you go on feel. UVA has had it’s issues with getting into CS classes just like every school. I imagine JHU is better (please check).