Trinity U (TX) vs. UB for engineering

Applying to College
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<p>First off, I'm an international student who applied to 8 univs, got rejected at 6 and accepted at 2, namely Trinity U and SUNY Buffalo. I'm a prospective engineering science major at Trinity and aerospace engineering major at UB. I don't mean to brag but I believe I'm a competitive applicant (2360 SAT Reasoning Test, 800 on Math II, Physics and Chemistry Subject Tests) and I was rejected at my other universities because I asked for a large amount of financial aid (3 of the 6 mentioned this in their rejection letters). Both Trinity U and UB are wonderful schools, but I'm worried about the quality of engineering education at these universities. As I'm an international student, and have never visited the US, I don't know much about the reputation of these universities. Could you please help me compare them on the following factors?</p>

<p>1) Facilities available
2) Quality of faculty - From what I've seen on their websites, both universities have well-qualified faculty in their engineering departments
3) Personal attention - Trinity wins hands down here.
4) Opportunity for undergraduate research
5) Internships/work experience
6) Placement into grad schools/Reputation</p>

<p>Btw, I've been invited to join the Honors College at UB. Also, financial aid is a big factor too. Trinity has awarded me a substantial merit scholarship which covers my need. UB however, has not awarded me any merit aid yet, because I sent in my application on Dec 23, which apparently is too late. An international admissions counselor at UB told me that scholarships for international students are yet to be announced. Assuming I'm offered a scholarship which meets my need, which university would be the better choice?</p>

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<p>If UB gives you substantial amount of scholarship, go to UB. Otherwise, Trinity is a great choice. :)</p>

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<p>Alright, thanks :slight_smile: I’m looking into a few options outside the US too, so we’ll see what happens. Any other opinions?</p>

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<p>Bump. Please help.</p>

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<p>My dtr is a freshman student in Chem eng at UB and is in the honors college and dorm. She is happy there. The school of engineering would be more personal once you are into your major courses. UB also has a good size international student population. My dtr has international friends who received scholarships. It is a nice campus though cold Dec-March, they didn’t have too much snow this year. UB eng has decent ranking and job placement from what I can gather. I don’t know anything about Trinity.</p>

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<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>My D is graduating from Trinity next month. Not in engineering, though.</p>

<p>For schools that do not offer a PhD in engineering in the US Trinity U is ranked #21.</p>

<p>Beautiful campus, no real winter. SA is a fine city. Many students get good research/internship opps.</p>

<p>Good luck with your decision.</p>

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<p>DEAR sIR,
I am a senior now and I got accepted to UB’s aero engineering program. I have the exact questions that you have asked about UB. I am confused. I would just like to know why did you go to or not go to UB? If you are currently attending UB, please share your review.</p>

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<p>The last time the OP posted was June of last year, so it is likely they are no longer participating on CC, this often happens once students start college.</p>

<p>Please start your own thread asking your question(s). Place your thread on the College Search and Selection and/or Engineering Major forums, as they are more appropriate than the Admissions forum for this type of question.</p>