UMass Amherst or NYU for Mechanical Engineering

Hey Everyone,

I was recently admitted to both of the above colleges for Mechanical engineering for a net price of about $15000.

I was just wondering, from the perspective of research and internship opportunities, teacher student engagement/rapport, quality of professors and faculty, quality of equipment and labs, etc., which one is better?

I realise that the student life of both are extremely different, so its almost pointless to compare them as it depends on whether I’m more of a city person or suburb type of person, but any inputs on quality of dorms, food, social scene, clubs, etc. would also be greatly appreciated.

Input from current/former students of these colleges or the parents of such students would be really helpful.

Thanks in advance.