Trinity University vs. UT

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So, I’m pretty much finished with the college application process and have narrowed my choices down to two schools. I got a great package at Trinity University and I got waitlisted at UT before being admitted. The UT process was very messy-- I applied to BME, got waitlisted, appealed the decision, and then (I think without them having reviewed my appeal) was admitted into the university two days after submitting my appeal with the option of 5 available majors, none of them in the Engineering department. They offered me the following majors: sustainability, health and society, human dimensions of organizations, geography, and urban studies. Studying engineering is important to me and I am willing to work hard/do whatever it takes to get into Cockrell. Except some have said that Trinity Engineering may give me a better quality education. Thoughts?

My question is: what should I do? I can either go to Trinity, try to excel as an Engineering Science major there so that I could possibly transfer into UT engineering, or I can accept UT’s offer so that I can possibly later do an internal transfer into Cockrell. Would it be easier to do an internal transfer, or will I have a better bet studying at Trinity where I can take engineering courses so that I do not fall behind on engineering curriculum?

My other question is: do you think that they may place me in Cockrell after reading my appeal? I basically tried to emphasize my passion for engineering and my struggles with learning disabilities that I have since learned to manage.

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What is the relative cost of the two schools to you financially? If Trinity costs the same, I would say go for that because you say its very important for you to study engineering, and there you have that opportunity, while UT is just a possibility. The old saying, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Also, no one would know the chances of changing their mind on appeal, but again, that’s a complete gamble. Think about all the people who want to appeal and how they can’t just grant all the appeals. Those are my thoughts for what it’s worth.