<p>Im having a hard time deciding where to go between University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign and University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. I plan to major in computer engineering.
UIUC is better for engineering (but not by much), but UMich is a better school overall. UMich is closer and has a better location than UIUC. I think they are pretty much the same in size and diversity. UMich is a little more expensive than UIUC. I still havent visited either yet so hopefully that will help me in deciding but can anyone give me their opinion on where I should go?
I also applied to UMaryland-College Park (I'm from Maryland) and depending on if I get into the Honors program there and if I get any scholarship money, I'll have to consider that college as well.
Some people are telling me to go to UMaryland-College Park because it is closer, cheaper and they say your undergraduate school doesnt really matter, graduate school is what really counts.
Any information is greatly appreciated!!</p>
<p>The answers you get from this forum might be slightly biased.</p>
<p>cool...i am thinking about these two schools also and agree with what you said - UIUC is the better engineering school and has better reputation but UM is close behind and provides a better college experience. I think I will make my decision between these two schools when I visit them (eventually..hopefully).</p>