Which of the two universities is better in environmental science
（ purdue-university vs rochester university)
You mean University of Rochester. Important to know in case you apply. You want to call it by the right name.
Better is subjective. Plus, which facet of environmental science are you interested in?
Both are fine institutions - but different - one is very large and in a small city about an hour from a large city. The other is mid size with a higher percentage of grad students - and while not in the city proper, is close to a semi major city.
Two great schools - two different environments. And perhaps curriculums.
See which is best for you.
Good luck.
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In environmental science, I’m more interested in studying how current climate changes affect animals, and using that knowledge to protect animals,
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Are those your only two choices? Or are you looking for places to apply? ES is often more of a specialty at other colleges like Eckerd, Juniata, SUNY ESF, etc.
Otherwise, I can speak for UR as a terrific school (son graduated from there), but I don’t know anything about their ES major.
I know Purdue is a great school, but don’t know anyone who has gone there personally to relay their thoughts (due to location - we’re in PA - it’s not a diss on the school at all!).
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I would look at the curriculum, contact a professor and ask if they have coursework and research in the area.
If you google, you find U of Nevada Reno and UCSB do research this area and u of Washington for marine life.
So reach out to these schools, set a zoom with the department head and see if either is the ‘right’ place.
How did you come to choose these two ?
Or apply, see if you are admitted, and then investigate after.
On your other thread, you mention that you would prefer a college that doesn’t have cold winters. Well…University of Rochester and Purdue both have cold winters.
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Yes. So I’m looking for a university with better weather. Now, I may not be able to successfully apply for the top 30 schools with my current scores. I prefer schools ranked 30-50. Among them, ed and ea are limited, so I can only choose the school with relatively good weather and good environmental science.
If you are referring to U.S. News, note that this source does not provide a general national ranking.
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You need good schools in your area of interest which might NOT be ranked generally in the top 50.
And Rochester and Purdue…have COLD winters.
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Schools ranked 30-50 may not be among the best for ES. If you’re looking for warmer weather, take a look at Eckerd’s program (in FL). Neither Purdue, nor U Rochester have that - nor does Juniata, SUNY ESF, etc.
Eckerd focuses a lot on Marine ecosystems - helps being right on the water - but I’m sure others can come up with warmer climate options that focus more on other areas.
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Dive into what research is being done and the opportunities there are for undergrads to be involved in that interest you.
There may be more opportunities for you beyond the T50 US colleges. Many of our state flagships have majors with opportunities in various climate change related majors and their impacts on our ecosystems. Natural resource management majors would be more focused on some of your interests perhaps. Some Coastal areas are more urgently looking at the impacts of rising sea levels and the warming of ocean waters on wildlife habitats. So a college in Florida may have more opportunities for you than Purdue.
You do not have to ED anywhere. If your stats are not T20, you may not see any benefit from EDing at the two you selected here, but if you get in, you will have a commitment to go and will not be able to consider other options…with better climates and opportunities for you.
Both have strong programs in the natural sciences. I’d give an edge to Purdue, and land grant universities in general usually have excellent offerings in environmental science, but you really can’t go wrong with either.
Be sure to consider liberal arts colleges as well; many have strong environmental offerings like Allegheny and Connecticut College. (For warmer weather, check out LACs like Occidental and the New College of Florida.) A career in environmental science very often requires a master’s if not PhD, and liberal arts colleges offer excellent preparation for grad school.
Run the EFC calculators before applying to see if they’re affordable.
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How can know the general national ranking?. The ranking I know now is from U.S.News.
Take a look at the Fiske guide to find out the best environmental programs.
We are looking in cold areas, so I only know those and Eckerd. If you are looking in Florida, see if UF has a good program. They are 24 or so in ranking.
For warm, since you like US News, Florida, Arizona, Arizona State, UCSB, UCLA, UCSD, UCI, UGA, LSU.
But again study the curriculums. Which matches your interest.
Here is the ranking. I posted another two but the first is us news.
Personally I’d find the right school. Not necessarily a school from a list. Check warm weather states.
Schools like the two Arizona one are well respected, warm, and easy entries. See if their curriculum meets your needs.
U.S. News divides schools by categories in its undergraduate college rankings. This is an example of a general national ranking that includes schools of various types:
This is why I say to get your list of warm
Schools - example Arizona and Arizona State, another mentioned Eckerd - and review their courses, curriculum and research.
Most every college has environmental science.
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