I’m in-state and got accepted to UIUC’s ChemE program, but neuroscience interests me more. I realized about two weeks ago that UIUC does in fact have a neuroscience program, but only as an independent study major. Right now, out of all the colleges I’ve been accepted to, UPitt and UIUC are my top choices, but as an OOS applicant to Pitt, the price is higher thatn it would be at UIUC. I know Pitt’s Neuroscience program is pretty solid, but does anyone know anything about Urbana’s neuroscience program? If it’s decent, that combined with the lower tuition at Urbana might tip the scales in its favor over Pitt, but I kind of want to make sure.
Here’s some information on the program from the director: