UPenn SEAS. What do people think of it?

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<p>Ok, I'm trying to make my final decision, and It'll be between studying computer science at Carnegie Mellon University or at UPenn SEAS. I visited UPenn and liked it, but I am worried about UPenn's prestige in engineering, in computer science in particular. It seems UPenn isn't really ranked highly in any engineering majors besides biomedical. </p>

<p>As of now, these are my thoughts.</p>

<p>Why UPenn:
- I visited, and I liked the campus and atmosphere.
- Engineering program seemed to have some good offerings
- Better school overall than Carnegie Mellon (If I ever decide to change majors, who knows what might happen, being at UPenn would help)
- Ivy League</p>

<p>Doubts:
- Engineering program prestige/quality (in other words: if it's good, why haven't I heard that)
- in particular, computer science prestige/quality</p>

<p>Why Carnegie Mellon:
- Pittsburgh. Born there, long-time fan of the Steelers and Penguins. I would love to be in Pittsburgh
- Ranked 3rd in Computer Science, right behind MIT and Stanford</p>

<p>Doubts:
- low possibility of this happening, but if I wanted to switch majors, being at UPenn would be better</p>

<p>So... What do you guys make of this situation? I'm not so worried about social life in either school by the way. I'm pretty confident that I can find a way to have fun in either school (even CMU, haha).
Also, if anyone knows, how easy is it for a student in SEAS at UPenn to take classes or dual major or minor in a concentration from another school like Wharton or CAS?
What are some general thoughts on UPenn's SEAS?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance for the help. I really need some to assist me in making this decision.</p>

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<p>Carnegie Mellon is undeniably better for your major. Go there. If you really think that you may switch your major, you can either go to Penn or transfer.</p>

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<p>Penn built ENIAC but it’s been downhill since then for computer science…</p>

<p>Penn has an advantage of a much stronger school all around should you change your field, the Ivy label, and sweet networking.</p>

<p>And never underestimate the importance of enjoying the campus/atmosphere. If you’re unhappy at CMU you probably wouldn’t be doing as well in all those great classes anyway…</p>