<p>What do you think between UMD and UMich for undergraduate Comp Sci? Both are ranked 13th in the world, UMD slightly higher on some polls. Instate at Maryland I could graduate without loans. Michigan gave me $15K in money and $6K in loans (loans will likely go up as senior and junior years at Michigan run $2K higher than freshman and sophomore years) and Mich is still about $7K more that UMD annually. MD has more internships than they can fill- Google recruiter there on freshman welcome day, I hope that is the same at Michigan. For Michigan, I am in LSA-Computer Science, not Engineering- same program exactly, both ABET accredited, but this gives me a greater option to take humanities courses, like foreign language, but will LSA find me the internships I want in Comp Sci? Or since classes in Comp Sci are taken through Mich Engineering, will they step in? Anyone in Mich LSA Comp Sci know? At UMD I am in Computer Science directly. I do want to go to Michigan over Maryland, just not sure about all this. Seeking advice quickly! Thanks.</p>
<p>I have a Computer Science degree from Maryland. It was a great program when I was there (graduated 1998). Also, at the time there was no better place to be then DC for internships, I imagine it is still that way. I was and still am very impressed with Maryland’s Computer Science offerings. It is my opinion that it is by far the best program the college offers.</p>
<p>Thanks! This is the kind of advice I need. I have a strong desire to go to Michigan for the “away” experience and because I really like the campus and town, but I recognize that Maryland has it all and it’s good to hear from those who have completed the program there.</p>
<p>Anyone from Mich (LSA or not) Computer Science have any thoughts?</p>