My son was accepted into both of these for this summer and can only choose one. NC State’s is discipline specific (his is aerospace engineering) for the entire week, while UAH’s is a general engineering camp. Both are a week. NC State’s is $800 while UAH’s is $600. He would have to fly to NC State while UAH is an hour and a half away by car. Has anyone done either of these engineering programs that could provide feedback regarding how organized they were, how interesting/hands on the program was etc?
He is most interested in focusing on the astro side of aerospace in college–hence, UAH is his top college choice. I believe NC State focuses more on aero. However, he really likes the discipline-specific approach of NC State’s summer engineering camp.
Honestly, I think both will be great. And just because you go to camp at one or the other - doesn’t mean he has to go to that university. If you can afford it - go to the specific one at NC State. If you can’t - go to UAH. My kids went to several camps - and didn’t go to any of those schools. They also learned at a couple camps - what they did NOT want to do - which has value as well. My youngest is at NC State - we have been more than impressed with the university, the engineering school, just about everything. It has an amazing engineering school. We are also out of state. Good luck!