University of Washington vs. University of Illinois?

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<p>Hey guys, fatpig554 here. I got into University of Washington and University of Illinois, Computer Engineering majors. I was wondering, do you guys think that U. of Illinois is much better than UW? </p>

<p>I'm a washington resident so UW will be a lot cheaper. But if University of Illinois is a dramatically better school, then paying through it is not entirely unfeasable. Any suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks!</p>

<p>-Fatpig554</p>

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<p>What makes you think that UIllinois is better than UWashington?</p>

<p>Seattle > Chicago</p>

<p>'nuff said</p>

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<p>The college rankings. illinois is #5, Uw is probably in the top 20 though.</p>

<p>-Fat</p>

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<p>UDub in-state > UIUC </p>

<p>Save the money. Job prospects and starting pay will be the same for a grad from either program.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice, I was hoping you'd respond since you seem to have good insights here. I was just afraid that UW wouldn't have the same "wow factor" as Illinois, but neither are ivy-league anyway so I guess it doesn't matter.</p>