<p>please help...I was accepted into Tufts Engineering, Bucknell Engineering and Lehigh Engineering IBE program. I received a decent financial aid package (grants) from all three because of my family's low income. Bucknell is the only school that offered a scholarship ($10m/yr) for all 4 years. I have visited all three and find there are pro's and con's for each. If anyone can provide me with more insights to these schools/programs - maybe there are things I am missing - I would be appreciative.</p>
<p>school name recognition?
engineering program?
engineering program recognized?
best choice for future jobs?
best school for going on to graduate school?</p>
<p>Well, Lehigh is known for engineering primarily. I would say Bucknell is right up there with Lehigh, but Lehigh may be more well-known. I do not think of Tufts in terms of engineering primarily.</p>
<p>Also meant to add - I think that at least Lehigh and Bucknell are similar enough that you should also consider other factors in your decision. Lehigh’s campus is somewhat hilly, Bucknell is relatively flat. Bucknell may have more to offer in terms of arts and other non-engineering pursuits, but Lehigh is in a bigger town. Etc etc.</p>
<p>Don’t discount tufts engineering. The program is in its infancy, but it is on the rise, and the students I talked to are very happy with what they are learning and the opportunities they have had access to.</p>
<p>Thanks for helping…although I thought that Bucknell’s engineering (although small) was stronger than Lehigh - not sure how it compares to Tufts.</p>
<p>any other thought - I appreciate any opinions.</p>
<p>Bucknell does have a good undergrad program…but I have no idea how it could be considered “stronger” than Lehigh. Lehigh has many more labs and research going on, and last time I looked, Bucknell didn’t even have a single faculty member in the National Academy of Engineering.</p>
<p>please explain… what is the National Academy of Engineering Members and what does this mean for the university? Where can I find more regarding this information?</p>
<p>Also, what else should I consider when comparing these programs/schools?</p>
<p>^ it doesn’t mean a whole lot, but it is a general indicator of the prestige of the faculty. My primary point was to point to metrics that refute your notion that “Bucknell is stronger” in engineering. I don’t think the data supports that contention in the slightest. Additionally, I should have mentioned that Lehigh is headquarters to the Ben Franklin Technology Partners Institute…which gives you yet another avenue for engaging in undergraduate internships and research.</p>
<p>Election to the NAE is considered the highest achievement in engineering-related fields and often comes as a recognition of a lifetime’s worth of accomplishments.</p>
<p>This is the first I am learning of this organization for engineers. I don’t remember hearing about this on my tour nor during the open house events. Where can I find a list its member in connection to the shools that they attended? </p>
<p>Also, does anyone know about Lehigh’s IBE program? I was already accepted into this five year program, however I don’t remember the specifics on the costs. I was told that in order to qualify for the fifth year tuition discount I would need to maintain a certain GPA. Does anyone know what this would be? I need to know if this is something I can feel comfortable about relying on, since finances are also a big a part of my decision as well.</p>