<p>How do these three schools match up for their Mechanical Engineering departments? I've been accepted to all three and they would all cost about $30,000 per year after scholarships. It's worth noting that I was accepted to the Honors program at Delaware. It seems to me like all three schools are pretty equal in terms of rankings and what not, but can anyone speak to their job placement and reputations as far as the nation is concerned. Also any general info on the campuses and activities would be great because they are also factors in my decision. Thanks!</p>
<p>I can only speak to Clemson, and in the southeast, it has a very strong reputation for engineering. Which region of the country do you want to live and work in? Reputation and Alumni networks tend to be regional.</p>
<p>I’m not really sure where I am going to want to live, but I want to possibly go into the automotive field, and I would like to have options.</p>
<p>i would definitely recommend cal poly SLO, because it provides the most help in getting you ready for the industry. Whereas most other colleges go over theoretical work and include a bit of hands-on work, SLO emphasizes on a ‘learn by doing’ approach and engages you in several projects and internships that give you so much experience for the real world. Employers have known to love SLO graduates since they can jump in the job and function easily whereas other graduates would need on the job training. this is just one of many pros that SLO offers!</p>
<p>So can anyone share some info on Delaware Honors? It’s only 30 minutes from my home so it would be nice to hear a little bit about the engineering department.</p>
<p>All three of these programs will be more than adequate.</p>
<p>Although they all cost about the same for you, Cal Poly would cost you a LOT more in travel costs, especially at holiday time. If that’s an issue, then consider that. If your parents won’t mind paying for flights and shuttles at holiday times, then not an issue. </p>
<p>What are your parents saying about cost? </p>
<p>The UDel option is nice because if funding were ever an issue, you could always commute and save several thousand. </p>
<p>Delaware’s engineering is fine, but it’s their Chemical Engineering department that has national stature. As mom2 points out, there’s a huge difference between traveling half hour from home, heading due south 700 miles, or going to school clear across the country. If you’re okay staying close to home, Delaware has a good reputation in the region and the Honors College offer is a nice bonus for you. What benefits come with that?</p>
<p>Here is Cal Poly’s career survey: <a href=“https://www.careers.calpoly.edu/search.php?yr=2012%20-%202013”>https://www.careers.calpoly.edu/search.php?yr=2012%20-%202013</a></p>
<p>I do prefer warmer weather, and I don’t mind being far from home necessarily if I really like the school. Financially the travel would be more of just something additional to consider rather than a hard determining factor. So you all have shared some good info on the academics, but how do these schools stack up with fun. I’m a very active person I like to ski, skimboard, longboard, golf, play soccer, go to the beach, rock climb whatever I do it all. I assume most of the outdoors stuff will be happening at Clemson or Cal Poly :)</p>