<p>So I'm planning on majoring in Computer Science with a focus in AI and mathematics (possibly a double major). Academically and financially, the schools look pretty similar for computer science so I'm thinking either would work. I'm wondering how they compare in terms of research opportunities (particularly those in AI related fields) and/or internships with tech companies. Any comments on the relative strength of the undergrad programs in math and AI would also be nice.</p>
<p>SEATTLE’s program only takes 25% of ugs that apply. Ratings and recruiting wise they are about even. Wisconsin has a better math dept.</p>
<p>Would you rather live in a big city (Seattle) or a rural mid-sized city (Madison)? Make this decision and you’ll be pretty much there.</p>
<p>Net price at each for you?</p>
<p>Are you directly admitted into the CS major? If you are not at Washington, it is a very competitive process to enter the major for those who start as undeclared frosh (not sure about Wisconsin in this respect).</p>
<p>How do you define rural?? Madison is about an hour from Milwaukee metro and 2 hours from Chicago metro. Madison metro has over 550,000 people. The closest next large metro to Seattle is Portland 3 hours away.
Uwis comp sci requirements for major.</p>
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<p>Seattle - 620,778 pop
Madison - 236,901 pop</p>
<p>Neither of those = “rural”.</p>
<p>Definitely Madison. It is stronger for computer science than Seattle.</p>
<p>Actually I would not say that. The problem with UW-S is the oversupply of potential CS students and strict limits on class size. Only about 25% who apply get in and it requires around 3.8+ college GPA. Limited direct admits.</p>