<p>I have been accepted by both MIT and Stanford's Mechanical Engineering graduate program with a focus on design and product development, and I will have to make a decision soon. I would highly appreciate if anyone could provide me with insight on the following criteria.</p>
<p>The main criteria for me to make a decision are:</p>
<p>Silicon Valley vs. Cambridge/Boston:
-Quality of life (cost of living, convenience, local environment)</p>
<p>-which area do you think have more potential employers looking for Mechanical Engineers?</p>
<p>MIT vs. Stanford:
-Alumni/ Networking/ reputation</p>
<p>-Field of Design/ Product Development</p>
<p>Please feel free to post your thoughts. Thanks!</p>