UT Austin vs. Georgia Tech vs. CMU in chemical engineering

College Search & Selection
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<p>I'm thinking about majoring in chemical engineering, and I would like to work in the pharmaceutical industry.</p>

<p>I was admitted to GT and UT and waitlisted at Carnegie Mellon.
At CMU, I am given the option to accept my spot on the priority waitlist (I get contacted before the regular waitlisted candidates). If I decide to do so, I am thinking about sending letters with updates, another rec, etc.</p>

<p>While I believe all three are excellent options, there are significant differences in cost.
CMU: $62,000
GT: $43,000
UT Austin: $25,000 (in-state) but I'd have to internally transfer to ChemE since I'm only admitted to its Mechanical Engineering program.</p>

<p>Currently, I'm leaning towards Georgia Tech but I also like CMU's smaller size and more well-rounded student body.
I'm also thinking about transferring after my freshman year if that gives me a better opportunity.</p>

<p>I would really appreciate some advice! Thanks!</p>

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<p>How difficult would it be to transfer into UT’s chemical engineering program?<br>
IMO, it would be terribly difficult to pass up UT at that price. Also, UT is a much more fun school and good academics in many more areas than GT and CMU.</p>

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<p>UT…the other schools aren’t worth the price difference when Texas is the alternative.</p>