<p>Hello! I am trying to decide between UVA and Virginia Tech for a Computer Science school. I want to take into consideration the quality of the Comp Sci program as well as the student life. If I apply early to both, I know that VT only offers early decision and UVA has early action. I plan to apply to both at the same time but I want to make sure that i'm making the right decision. Can anyone help me?</p>
<p>Why not apply to both and see where you get in? If you can visit each. I think they’re pretty different so you’ll be able to see which appeals more.</p>
<p>@"Erin’s Dad" I visited them both but they both appealed to me equally. The big question now is which one has a better program for Computer Science. I’ve seen the rankings online but it varys for each website. </p>
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<p>Well that should tell you how valid the rankings are above the top 10.</p>
<p>Try to see if both schools release outcomes data (jobs, grad school acceptances) and compare the two. Also take a look at the curriculum- required courses as well as upper division courses. Which course descriptions appeal to you more?</p>
<p>I’m not familiar with either but if I had to guess I would say VT has a better reputation in CS. Or maybe I’m thinking of Georgia Tech… UVA is a great all around school though.</p>
<p>Do not apply ED to a school that you would not be 100% happy going to.</p>
<p>vigiania tech i guess is better for cs</p>
<p>well, your saying that doesn’t tell us anything, including whether to trust you, @michaelite. why do you say that?</p>
<p>I work in DC and see a lot of UVA and VT tech grads. I don’t think anyone cares which one you go to. Get in first. Then make the decision.</p>
<p>But before you do that, figure out how you’re going to afford either one. Yes, I know you’re probably in-state. So?</p>
<p>i can say that only on basis of rankings… i found that virginia tech was ranked higher in most lists… but yes my saying that doesn’t really mean much…both might be considered equal in prestige and everything</p>
<p>@ormdad That is a very good point. I know that VT makes all engineering students take a general engineering course before going into their specific type and that is something I really like. I also totally agree with your comment about applying early decision. I want to be happy and figuring out which one i’d be happier at is a big step in deciding. Thank you!</p>
<p>@jkeil911 It’s also nice to know that both schools have similar job prospects ( from what you’re saying). Money isn’t an issue for either of these schools so it’s mostly the program. Thank you for all of your help!</p>
<p>@michaelite I also noticed that VT was higher ranked that UVA on some lists but it varied so greatly that I wasn’t comfortable with trusting the online rankings.</p>
<p>I’m not an expert on engineering education, OP, but my understanding is that most engineering programs require a first-year course that introduces would-be engineers to the kind of work they’ll do in each of the specialties the engineering school offers. It was @ormdad who suggested not doing ED unless you love the place, but I concur.</p>