Purdue Vs. Penn State

<p>I have been accepted to both Purdue and Penn State University Park as a computer science major for BS. I am really confused about which college to attend. Both will cost almost the same. Which college do you suggest?</p>

<p>Both are great schools for science/engineering and they’re both fairly equal as far as rankings go. I believe Purdue is ranked slightly higher in Comp science than Penn state, however Penn State’s overall university ranking is higher. </p>

<p>I believe it comes down to which campus and atmosphere you prefer. Both are big party schools, Purdue’s weather is usually colder than Penn State’s.</p>

<p>I’d give an edge to Penn State because of their alumni network (supposedly #1 for public schools in the US).</p>

<p>I’d say Penn State just because it’s closer to places that would be of interest to an international student: NYC, Philadelphia, Boston… the mid-west, besides Chicago, just doesn’t offer as much in terms of sight-seeing.</p>

<p>Thanks guys. Is there anyone who was in a similar position as I am right now. I would love to hear from you.</p>