UMich vs. Cornell Biomedical Engineering

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>Hey guys.</p>

<p>I'm attempting to make my decision between Cornell and UMich for biomedical Engineering. There are obvious advantages for both. Cornell is an Ivy, which is a huge deal, they have a great reputation. But I love Ann Arbor, and UMich ranks higher for Biomedical engineering. </p>

<p>I'm visiting Ithaca this weekend and I've already been to Ann Arbor a few times (I live in Michigan), but as far as I can tell I'll like both.</p>

<p>I also currently have a full ride to UMich, but I haven't heard back from Cornell yet on financial aid.</p>

<p>What do you all think?</p>

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<p>both engineering programs are comparable. however you are comparing a full ride to $40k a year. take the full ride.</p>

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<p>A full ride to Michigan, a school you love, makes this an easy decision. Go Blue!</p>

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<p>Cornell’s Medical School is in New York city. Michigan’s Medical Center is just down the road from Michigan CoE. Full ride – no question in my mind</p>

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<p>So what if Cornell is an Ivy League? Michigan is one of the many universities that are not members of the Ivy League that is just as reputable and robust academically. In fact, Cornell’s co-founder and first president was a Michigan professor. Since then, 5 more of Cornell’s 11 presidents were hired from the University of Michigan. As an alum of both Cornell and Michigan, I can tell you that both universities are equally excellent academically and prestigious.</p>

<p>This said, Michigan is the clear winner here. </p>

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<li><p>Unless you come from a very low income family, it is unlikely Cornell is going to offer you a full ride. Cornell will most likely end up costing you significantly more than Michigan.</p></li>
<li><p>Although Cornell is as good as Michigan in Engineering, Cornell does not offer Biomedical Engineering to undergrads while Michigan does. </p></li>
<li><p>Michigan’s Biomedical Engineering program is on the rise, currently ranked among the top 10 nationally.</p></li>
<li><p>You admit to loving Ann Arbor!</p></li>
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<p>The choice is pretty clear. Do not let the Ivy League title blind you. In the real world, both schools are equally regarded.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys, this really helps me make my decision.
I’m visiting Ithaca this week so that will play a huge role in my decision.</p>

<p>What would you guys say about the difference in a BME Minor from Cornell, since they don’t offer an actual degree in BME?</p>

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<p>^^^Ask that question here:</p>

<p>[Engineering</a> Majors - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/engineering-majors/]Engineering”>Engineering Majors - College Confidential Forums)</p>

<p>You’ll get better and more informed opinions there. :-)</p>

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<p>Hey thanks ^^</p>

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<p>^Also note that if you decide to pursue a masters, I know of several UMich ENG grads accepted to Cornell’s grad program. So take the full ride in-state regardless, and if you really want Cornell on your CV, do the masters there ;)</p>

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<p>I just got my financial aid back from Cornell, they gave me a full ride…Gosh I’m so indecisive. Cornell has a really good program for minoring in BME and then moving on to get a M.Eng, but I don’t know, because UMich has a program to get a major in BME.
Thoughts?</p>

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<p>That’s a tough one. I think Biomedical Engineering as an undergraduate degree makes little sense. Major in Mechanical or Electrical and then specialize in grad school. Cornell and Michigan are equal in Engineering. Since both cost you nothing, I would go for fit. What does your gut tell you?</p>