<p>I plan on getting a major in chemical engineering. I love sports, both playing and watching. I want to do well in school and be very involved in research. U Mich offered me full ride as part of the Shipman Society, and Princeton gave me close to half ride on Finaid. I like both schools and have visited both. I want to know what people think. I want to go to graduate school at Stanford or go into industry. I also am interested in materials science.</p>
<p>Could you and your family afford the rest of Princeton cost without excessive debt?</p>
<p>Michigan does have materials science and engineering, while Princeton does not.</p>
<p>For engineering, I would not pay 100K more for a Princeton education over Michigan.</p>
<p>If your family can afford it, I’d go to Princeton. That is a credential that will help you your whole life.</p>
<p>Princeton is special. If your folks can afford the additional $100k without too much hardship, I would go for Princeton. On the other hand, Michigan is a pretty special school too. If the $100k gap proves too much to bridge, I would go for Michigan. Michigan is obviously not at the same level as Princeton overall, but it is still an excellent university overall and it is as good in Engineering.</p>
<p>Princeton mom and alumna here. I agree with what’s been said. If the finances would involve heavy debt, Michigan is a great place. If the finances could be handled, Princeton is special. Also, if you have interest in the arts, or the humanities, in addition to engineering, Princeton will give you that extra exposure.</p>
<p>In terms of credentials, I’m not sure Princeton engineering would be that much more appealing to engineering managers than Michigan:). It would just be a rich experience for you.</p>
<p>The only sane reason not to choose Princeton is not having the money.</p>
<p>I would choose to spend 4 years at Old Nassau regardless of the financial constraints. It’s just too good to pass up.</p>
<p>I agree 100% with Alaxendre’s comment above.</p>
<p>I assume the OP is brilliant and should do very well in engineering. Michigan is at the very least Princeton’s equal in that area. If the OP is not sure about engineering, then the additional cost may/may not be worth it. It’s not like you’re comparing Princeton to the vast majority of public finded schools. Like others have stated, unless the OP has can afford the 100K without great hardship, Michigan is the way to go.</p>
<p>Either choice is a good choice. Good luck!</p>
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<p>Princeton may have its advantages, but it is hard to see this in particular being an advantage compared to a huge good state university that has a large breadth and depth of offerings in many subjects.</p>
<p>princeton is a once in a lifetime chance. i u can afford it i would look into it.</p>
<p>Oh I think there is an enormous advantage to the liberal arts model, in a smaller, more focused environment. Especially for students who want to expand their experience in the creative arts but not become arts professionals. Particularly engineers who want to become general managers will benefit.</p>
<p>Michigan is a top notch engineering school. Take the full ride, get to the Big House on saturdays in the Fall and Go Blue!</p>
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<p>What prevents an engineering student at Michigan from taking art and humanities courses? Michigan’s large size means that there is likely a wide selection of such courses available.</p>
<p>A smaller environment may have its advantages, but a large school will most likely increase the selection of available out-of-major courses that the student can take.</p>
<p>You should go to Michigan. Princeton’s quality isn’t worth 100k over a full ride at Michigan. Michigan will likely provide you with an amazing experience, so it’d be sensible to accept the offer.</p>
<p>It’s also worth noting that, even if your parents can afford Pton, there’s a LOT you could do with 100k. It’s no contest really, go to Michigan and don’t look back.</p>
<p>As per your LTGs, both are respected in engineering, and each can get you into Stanford and can secure you a job in the industry.</p>
<p>As I understand large state universities, the arts courses are often pre-professional, and there are fewer opportunities for amateurs to engage. I could be wrong.</p>
<p>Rather then generalizing, a student concerned about the art offerings should check each school’s actual art offerings in the course catalogs and other web pages relating to the art departments.</p>
<p>Michigan’s art and design courses are listed here:
[A&D</a> - Course Descriptions](<a href=“http://art-design.umich.edu/courses]A&D”>Courses | U-M Stamps)</p>
<p>Princeton’s visual art courses are listed here:
[Courses</a> - Lewis Center for the Arts](<a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/arts/arts_at_princeton/visual_arts/courses/]Courses”>Courses - Lewis Center for the Arts)</p>
<p>No one from Michigan has enrolled in Stanford Med in the last decade according to a close friend who went to school there. There’s a relative paucity of Michigan grads at Stanford’s other graduate schools like Engineering as well considering the reputation of Michigan Engineering. You would be a fool to turn down Princeton IMHO.</p>