RPI B.Arch vs. UC DAAP

College Search & Selection
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<p>It's down to these two schools for architecture undergrad at this point. </p>

<p>• I've visited RPI, and I got a positive impression from what I saw. I haven't visited University of Cincinnati yet.
• If I go to UC, I will be paying significantly less (although I'm out of state, I probably wouldn't have to take out loans), whereas I'd leave RPI with ~$50,000 in loans.
• RPI's program is a 5 year B.Arch, while UC's DAAP school is 4+2 M.Arch (afaik).
• From what I understand RPI seems like a 'better school' than UC overall, although I don't know as much about DAAP (which is supposedly fairly separate from the rest of the school). If I decide I don't like architecture, at RPI I could probably switch to some science, whereas the other programs at UC are (?) maybe not as good?
• UC offered me to be in the honors program.
• Also, can someone give me their thoughts on the kind of people at each school- I'm relatively nerdy (although not unsociable, I hope), which leads me to think that I might be more comfortable at RPI (a tech school) than at UC.
• Cincinnati is maybe a more interesting town than Troy.</p>

<p>The final decision will hopefully be clear once I visit UC on Monday the 20th, but I'm interested to hear your thoughts/opinions on the relative merits/demerits of each school.</p>

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<p>Seems like you would fit in at RPI, but the loans are a real turnoff. Architecture at RPI is pretty hard so be prepared to do a lot of work, but know that it’ll all be worth it in the end. The surrounding city of Troy is pretty bland, but the campus has enough things to keep you occupied along with your work. Really, it’s up to you whether you want to graduate with loans or not. Visit UC and see which school is the right fit for you.</p>