<p>Thanks for your reply @MYOS1634. But what about the employment Penn State will land me?
Bcoz Univ of Wash seems to have very good reviews. People say the companies: FB, Microsoft, amazon hire a lot from it in seattle.</p>
<p>PSU is one of the best networked schools in the country and their STEM students get hired. Being in Schreyer makes you even more competitive and anyone employer with offices on the East Coast is going to know of Schreyer alumni. I have no horse in this race, but PSU appears to be ahead by a nose.</p>
<p>But UW has very high rankings in CS. It has got 6th nationally in CS. That’s really huge?</p>
<p>You’re not a direct admit into CS at UWashington, which means your odds are 2 to 1 that you will NOT get into CS. Top students at UWA all battle it out to get into that majors and only 30% do. Are you in the top 10% - that is, 700CR, 740M? Because that’s what you need to even have a shot.
If you’re willing to take the risk and will be content with another major than your chosen major (remember the probability is pretty high you will NOT get into CS), then UWA, sure.
But remember “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush”.
And even then Penn State and Shreyer still win based on what you said you wanted (your 4 criteria) - you’re not seeing Shreyer (which is a BIG DEAL). </p>
<p>If I wish to seek a successful career in Comp Sci fields ahead, what kind of employment will Penn State get me?
Since I am also admitted to UC Davis & Irvine and many people say location is also a factor in your employment. And also noting that Irvine and Davis also have fairly good rankings, especially for CS. What do you think will be the best choice? What kind of salary could I expect?
Plz also give some reference link if possible. </p>
<p>I really appreciate your help, this really helps students like me make educated decisions.</p>
<p>UC Davis has a very good reputation in Computer Science. Major US Technology companies actively recruit there.</p>
<p>Thanks fogcity.
any one else on this?</p>
<p>You got into the school with allegedly the best alumni network AND into their prestigious honors college. UC’s have an appeal due to California. It’ll be up to you to weigh location vs. personalized education. If you want more than lecture halls your first years though UC’s shouldn’t be your pick. But clearly location (professional and weather-wise) is in favor of Davis, especially if you’d rather work in CA than on the East Coast. Opposite if you wish to work on the East Coast (Penn State will have strong pull there).
Ultimately though what matters is what YOU do. The name on the diploma matters very little to employers if you don’t have a strong GPA, internships, etc.
Compare the career center, college fairs, etc.
<a href=“Career Services | Penn State Student Affairs”>http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/career/</a>
<a href=“http://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/”>http://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/</a></p>
<p>more links
<a href=“Best Colleges & Universities - Ranked by Job Recruiters - WSJ”>Best Colleges & Universities - Ranked by Job Recruiters - WSJ;
<a href=“http://ucdavis.edu/about/facts/rankings/index.html”>http://ucdavis.edu/about/facts/rankings/index.html</a>
<a href=“Penn State Facts | University Rankings | Best Universities in the World | Penn State”>http://www.psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/rankings</a></p>
<p>Thanks MYOS, anyone else with their comments on pros and cons of Penn state, UC Davis, Irvine. I do not want to end somewhere where spending 4 years becomes very boring.</p>
<p>Neither is boring. If you’re bored on a college campus it means your brain cells are frozen. On both campuses there are tons of things to do each weekend and several opportunities each evening… you’ll be too busy to be bored. From Davis, you can go to Sacramento fairly easily and to San Francisco occasionally. From State College you can go to New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia occasionally, but there isn’t a city within 30mn. Shreyers organizes trips to these cities every semester (you get to go to NYC every year) and from Davis it’s about 20mn into Sacramento. Overall though you’ll spend most of your time on campus, sometimes a little “in town” but really you’ll only get to go elsewhere once or twice a semester, you’ll be too busy the rest of the time.</p>
<p>My counselor has suggested to me UC Irvine. She says that I could excel there too and Irvine is better as a location. What you say guys?</p>
<p>Actually I think Davis is better in terms of location. At least it’s a college town. Irvine is too “bling” to my taste and if you can’t keep up with the “bling” then you feel like the odd one out and the “vibe” is not one I relish but ymmv - plus, you may well be into “shiny stuff shiny people/all top brands all the time/snicker on others”.</p>
<p>anyone else?</p>
<p>I would pick Penn State. </p>
<p>Schreyer’s Honors College is terrific in terms of research opportunities, and that’s really not so common for undergraduates at the large public schools. I think that’s the undergraduate opportunity with the most upside. </p>
<p>@ClassicRockerDad : Thanks for reply. But don’t you think UC Davis & Irvine are similarly ranked? And Penn State location is really bad? How would they be for Computer Science, location-wise, good academics, etc.</p>
<p>I would Pick Penn State</p>
<p>Schreyer’s Honors College is terrific in terms of research opportunities, and that’s really not so common for undergraduates at the large public schools. I think that’s the undergraduate opportunity with the most upside.</p>
<p>But don’t you think, me being a vegetarian, not-so-partying would be stuck there? I mean, Penn State is sooo remote.</p>
<p>donut, you really don’t want to attend Penn State even though everyone’s telling you it’s your best choice, right?
If so, stop asking us and just make your choice for UC Davis or UC Irvine.</p>
<p>But you won’t find anyone here to tell you they’re better than Penn State, certainly not for someone who got into Shreyer.
(it’s like a kid saying “But Yale is in an ugly town!!”)
Penn State isn’t in a remote location - it’s in central Pennsylvania which IS remote, but it’s within 5 hours of New York City, Baltimore, DC, and Philadelphia.</p>
<p>As for food variety, there are so many vegetarian options and so many cafeterias that being a vegetrian/vegan really is a non issue.</p>
<p>It’s not like that but I want to make sure that I am motivated all the four years.</p>