UCF or FIU ( Civil engineering )

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UCF or FIU ( Civil engineering )

Okay here’s the thing I got accepted to both schools and the tuition and fees are very similar and both will be covered by financial aid. I just want to have a better idea of which school is best for me. I live down here in Miami with my parents, so I would save money when it comes to rent and off campus living if I attend FIU. Unlike UCF where I would just have to spend money on living expense like rent and food. CpAlso I did some personal research and came to an idea that UCF is a better school engineering wise ( based on a "smart rate " out of a pie circle that takes plenty of things into consideration. UCF 88% score and FIU 54% score ) but I’m really not sure if its that worth it to actually move up north and pay for living off campus just for a better program. I’m also really not sure in depth and personal how big of a differences the program is a at UCF than FIU.

So basically the question I’m Asking guys is " is it worth paying the extra 700$ ( approximation ) a month on living expense for a better program? Btw I’m going to use some of my personal savings and if I need any more financial assistance I would take out a federal loan just for rent and food… Or should I just jump into the FIU program and save my money while living with my parents as I continue my studies?
Another question, does graduating from UCF give me a better position after graduation in finding a job or being recruited plus better pay than FIU?
Thanks guys very much appreciate

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UCF has a slightly stronger engineering program.

If you want to move away from home, then UCF is a fine option. However, if you would rather stay home (and save $$$), then FIU is perfectly fine. The difference in civil engineering programs isn’t enough to override choosing FIU, if cost is important.

Good Luck!

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If UCF is $30,000 to $40,000 more expensive than FIU, it is not worth it. Stay at home and save the money.

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@Gator88NE Thanks man and yea cost is the main factor because I would have to pay for housing from pocket. I really don’t care about moving away from home, just wanted to know if the extra money was worth it if the program was far better the FIU. Appreciate for the time!

@Zinhead yea it’s probably going to cost me about an extra $30,000 over the few years Im over there. So it does make sense staying and studying at FIU of the programs isn’t a huge difference. Thanks bro appreciate for the time!