<p>I'm planning to major in either Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. I'm from out of state at both places so they cost a lot. GeorgiaTech costs about 23k/year while Michigan costs about 35k/year. I am having a very hard time deciding since they are both so strong in engineering. Michigan has better social life and overall prestige, but GeorgiaTech does cost a lot less. Any input is appreciated. Thanks.</p>
<p>Im from Georgia, and I know that if you go to Georgia Tech, a lot of great Atlanta companies will know the prestige of your institution and hire you. That's nothing to shake a stick at either, look at all of the great companies with headquarters in Georgia. People with C averages can still usually land a 70k a year job.</p>
<p>While i think Michigan is an overall better learning/living experience, 48k over four years is quite a bit. Personally, i would go where i think i'd be happiest.</p>
<p>Another warning: Georgia Tech can be pretty nerdy at times, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. The city is pretty cool and has a lot of stuff, but also has a ton of homeless people. That's why a lot of people just stay inside and play counter-strike. However, there are a ton of smart people at Georgia Tech, so I bet it's going to be intellectually stimulating.</p>
<p>bump 10char</p>
<p>They're both pretty good and Georgia Tech's a lot cheaper it sounds like, so Georgia Tech.</p>
<p>i think costs is obviously a big deal, but also you need to think about where you want to work afterwards. Especially with engineering jobs, they don't tend to hire out of their region in great numbers. I know at Michigan, 35% of the Engineers will work in the midwest, and i think another 20% goes to the westcoast, the rest of the people are spread across the country, and about 5% work in other countries.</p>
<p>You can definitely work where you want to, but there's regional bias with engineering recruiting, this is true for every engineering school in the country, so that means, on campus recruiting for Michigan will be mostly for the Midwest, and Georgia Tech will be for the South. </p>
<p>If cost difference is say 25k over 4 years, I'd still goto Michigan, but in your case, it may be too big of a difference.</p>
<p>$50k over 4 years is a lot of money. Can you manage it or is money tight? If you can manage it, I would recommend Michigan. But if money is tight, I say go for GT.</p>
<p>50K is too much unless you have rich parents I would choose GA Tech. It is a great school either way you win but in this case GA tech</p>
<p>Where is home for you? Atlanta is a great city and GT is on the metro line.</p>
<p>I'm from a small boring town in the midwest so Atlanta will be a pretty nice transition. As of right now, I could possibly get a few private scholarships. With more scholarship money, it could level the cost between the two schools. Would it be a good idea to pay enrollment and housing deposits at both schools and wait for the final financial situation?</p>
<p>Couldn't you use the extra scholarship money at GA Tech? I would do that instead of evening the costs. Plus if you are from the MW the transition to another region of the country might be a great experience.</p>