University Of Michigan - Ann Arbor Vs Purdue Vs University Of Toronto Vs Waterloo

College Search & Selection
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<p>I am an International student. I just got admitted to University of Michigan and I am psyched. </p>

<p>Here is my list with decisions :-
UIllinoi - Deferred , Major - Mechanical Engineering
UMichigan - Accepted , Major - Mechanical Engineering
Purude - Accepted , Major - Undecided Engineering
UofT and Waterloo - I am in as my stats are above requirements for Indian students and that of people who have been accepted . I am wondering whether I should apply to these universities. </p>

<p>My criteria :- </p>

<p>1)Money - I have it covered . My parents want to send me to the best possible university. </p>

<p>2)Major - I am planning to do a minor with my major or a double major, But I do not know which of the universities would allow that . Mostly an engineering degree ( Mechanical engineering) with a possible - International relations or Economics or.... </p>

<p>3)Jobs - I want the university to have the best job placements . </p>

<p>4)Quality of education - The best among the 5 mentioned above. </p>

<p>5)Campus size and weather - Size doesn't matter (that is why I applied to public universities). I currently in Dubai and I lived 4 years in Canada. So temperature ranging between -40 Degree Celsius and 50 Degree Celsius is manageable.</p>

<p>Criteria which is not so Important :- </p>

<p>1)Chicks - I don't want ugly nerds with the braces on. I want them hot and ready like buffalo wings :P (Ignore the lameness .. Basically a Very Co-ed environment) .. But can be compromised if the education is great. </p>

<p>2)Good Facilities - Top class equipment .. Good sports .. Good Transport .. Nice City/State .. and Good Dorm rooms .. Good parties and Finally Safe. </p>

<p>Help me out : )</p>

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<p>BUMP :slight_smile: … </p>

<p>Any suggestions ?</p>

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<p>If you plan to work in Canada: Toronto.</p>

<p>If you plan to work in the USA: Michigan.</p>

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<p>^ I pretty much agree with that, provided that money is really no object.</p>

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<p>Waterloo is much stronger than Toronto in engineering and computer science. It also has a fantastic co-op program.</p>

<p>Toronto has the larger international name and is in the more interesting city.</p>

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<p>Yes, but the OP says:</p>

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<p>^
You apparently neglected to read my second sentence. I addressed those points.</p>

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<p>^ Not directly.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice people . But can anyone of of you tell me Whether I can do a major and a minor in the university and will it cost more ? . . </p>

<p>P.S. - You can completely ignore my criteria and Tell me which school I should go to and why rather than just putting out the name. AGAIN , Thanks for the help.</p>

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Please provide your evidence.</p>

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<p>Also , I have not yet decided where I want to work so all the universities are together and I am not sure where I might end up living . </p>

<p>SO all together the Canadian and US universities … where should i go for the Mechanical engineering course with my main criteria followed by the rest :slight_smile: ? ? and WHy ?</p>

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<p>noimagination,</p>

<p>IBclass06’s word is sufficient evidence, didn’t you know that? ;)</p>

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<p>Both Michigan and Purdue have top ten mechanical engineering departments in the US.</p>

<p>[Mechanical</a> - Best Engineering Schools - Graduate Schools - Education - US News and World Report](<a href=“http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/mechanical-engineering]Mechanical”>http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/mechanical-engineering)</p>

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<p>I am going to do my Undergraduate degree .</p>

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<p>^ I know, but there exists a positive correlation between undergraduate and graduate departments.</p>

<p>Same professors, same grad students…</p>

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If you’re going to cite rankings,</p>

<p>a) Include Illinois, which is also top 10 and on the OP’s list. Although deferred, it’s not out of the running.</p>

<p>b) Use the undergrad ranking.</p>

<p>[Undergraduate</a> Engineering Specialties: Mechanical - Best Colleges - Education - US News and World Report](<a href=“http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/spec-doct-mechanical]Undergraduate”>http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/spec-doct-mechanical)</p>

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Indeed it should be, because unlike the majority of posters, I almost always check my facts before posting.</p>

<p>As far as evidence, well, Waterloo says it best:</p>

<p>Waterloo’s undergraduate engineering program is Canada’s largest and best.</p>

<p>[Faculty</a> of Engineering | University of Waterloo](<a href=“http://www.engineering.uwaterloo.ca/aboutEng.html]Faculty”>http://www.engineering.uwaterloo.ca/aboutEng.html)</p>

<p>I admit that “much stronger” is hyperbole. In terms of facilities and research output, Toronto is certainly on par.</p>

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<p>The OP was deferred from Illinois.</p>

<p>Did you read the thread title???</p>

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<p>I noticed. You posted too soon, or you would have seen that I addressed that when I edited my post.</p>

<p>I see no reason why Illinois shouldn’t be included, considering the OP has yet to be accepted to either Toronto or Waterloo. They are much more stats-based, to be sure, but quirks happen.</p>

<p>EDIT: I completely agree with rjk’s post below. Michigan is the logical American choice and quite probably the best overall.</p>

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<p>UIUC=Michigan in engineering. Pretty much a wash, with Illinois only slightly higher.</p>

<p>U-M > Illinois, Overall academically </p>

<p>Ann Arbor>>UC. This is not even a close call.</p>

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<p>Thanks a lot for the advice people. SO how would you rank all the Universities I mentioned for my course. </p>

<p>Also … I still don’t know why I got rejected from Illinoi even though it has a higher acceptance rate than Michigan (where I have been accepted). I am also waiting to hear from Georgia Tech (where I have applied). </p>

<p>Thanks again</p>