Syracuse, RPI or WPI for Computer Science?

College Search & Selection
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Hey! After a busy application season, I’m looking at attending either Syracuse U, RPI or WPI. I was wondering what people though were the pros/cons of each university. As of right now I’m not concerned about money, just the experience. Also I plan on going to a top grad school after graduating, so I’m a bit concerned obout what kinds of opportunities are offered at each school.

Can anyone help me with this list? Thanks!

Syracuse:
Pros:
Great school spirit/experience
Small department
Can get to know profs

Cons:
Not as reputable for CS as RPI/Possibly worse CS education.
Maybe too much of a party scene, (as in there isn’t too many academics attending.)

RPI:
Pros:
Great education.
Almost guaranteed a great job after graduation/can get into any grad school
Lots of smart people attending
Can Minor in game design

Cons:
Troy
Girl/guy ratio
Maybe not as fun as Syracuse/not as many opportunities to have fun.

WPI:
Pros:
Good education
Can easy get a great job
4 term schedule

Cons:
Girl/guy ratio
REALLY small
Not very grad school oriented

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Does anyone have any experience with these schools?

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You need to be concerned about money, especially if you want to go on to grad school. What will be the costs of each school and what can you/your parents afford?

4

Syracuse would be around $25,000 which is doable without loans.

WPI is $35,000 which is not so doable.

And I don’t know what RPI is yet. However, from what I can tell it will be between the two others, (although I don’t want to speculate too much.)

The $25,000 is right on the edge of what my family can afford with my college savings. That said, I expect for my family contribution to go down because my brother is entering college next year.

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WPI is a very good school. I know a guy who goes there and loves it. Worcester isn’t the best city in the world but it is still a big city in MA with loads of opportunities.