Need help with choosing college for Computer Science major

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<p>Hi, I am a international high school senior. I've been accepted to these schools: RIT, Purdue, U of Minnesota Twin Cities, Virginia Tech, UPitts and wait-listed for WPI. Though the deadline is reaching, I am still confused which one to choose. My major is Computer Science by the way. Among those schools, I like WPI the most, yet I have to deposit in another school to make sure I have a spot before I get the final decision from them. I would really appreciate if anyone could recommend any of those schools with some facts.
thanks guys</p>

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<p>all fine schools.
Pittsburgh, because it is a major airport. All others will take a bus or a smaller commuter plane to a major airport.</p>

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<p>^U Minnesota Twin Cities has to be close to an airport and WPI is within an hour of TWO significant airports, actually closer to Providence, RI than Boston… assuming airports are a big consideration. Purdue is only a hour drive from Indianapolis International airport, but two hours from both Chicago airports. Put a deposit down on Purdue or Virginia Tech and wait and see what happens with WPI then you can make a final choice.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the helpful information about location and traveling issues guys.
Speaking of academics, especially in Engineering and Computer Science, which one do you think is the strongest?</p>

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<p>Besides WPI, I would recommend Purdue and VT as the strongest for engineering and computer science.</p>

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<p>A good CS school teaches a lot of Math:</p>

<p>Calc 1-3
Discreet
Linear Algebra
Calc Based Probabilty
maybe Differential Equations</p>

<p>and it uses Lisp in atleast one of its classes. If the school meets these two requirements, you are getting a quality education.</p>

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<p>Purdue and Minnesota are probably most prestigious in CS/engineering.</p>

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<p>Thanks a lot of the advice guys. I have decided to deposit in Purdue :D</p>

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<p>Is computer science - as used in this thread - the same as computer engineering (CE)?</p>

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<p>^ no. there isn’t a computer science forum so people pose computer science questions here because CS is somewhat similar to engineering</p>

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<p>thanks, zman. Anyone: what are the differences between CS and CE?</p>

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<p>CS is more advanced programming and the theory that goes with it. CE is a subset of EE that includes programming</p>