May 1st is coming up fast....

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northwestern University
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<p>And I don't know what I'm going to do. I currently am deciding between going to Northwestern and the University of Minnesota for chemical engineering. </p>

<p>While Northwestern is obviously more prestigious, cost is seriously putting a limitation on where I will attend. I would have to pay full tuition and room and board if I attended there because FAFSA did not award me anything. Whereas, if I went to the U it would cost me about 10k a year total. Not to mention, I was accepted in the honors program there. I also hear that the University of Minnesota has one of the top chemical engineering programs in the nation (for whatever thats worth).</p>

<p>So, I guess my main question is whether or not I would cripple my future by attending a state school like the U over Northwestern, yet at a fraction of the cost?</p>

<p>Your opinions are appreciated.</p>

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<p>I think the answer is clear; even as a chemical engineering major, why would you want to put yourself in that much debt?</p>

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<p>Finance is obviously big part of decision but if FAFSA didn’t award anything there must be some ability to pay for NU, which is much the better alternative.</p>

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While I agree NU is prestigious in some areas over UMinn, it definitely is NOT more prestigious than UMinn in ChemE. UMinn is nationally and internationally known for is ChemE, which is on par with top engineering schools like Caltech and MIT. While I don’t like ranking, I think this will give you a better sense of UMinn’s standing when compared to other engineering schools. </p>

<p>[Undergraduate</a> Engineering Specialties: Chemical - Best Colleges - Education - US News and World Report](<a href=“http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/spec-doct-chem]Undergraduate”>http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/spec-doct-chem)
[Chemical</a> - Best Engineering Schools - Graduate Schools - Education - US News and World Report](<a href=“http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/chemical-engineering]Chemical”>http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/chemical-engineering)</p>

<p>So NU is not the much better alternative for ChemE (both academically and financially).</p>

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<p>that and iirc, uminn has some convenient relationships with 3M, perfect for experience.</p>