VT vs GT

<p>Hello, my name is Alex and I am currently looking into becoming either a mechanical or aerospace engineer. The deadlines to accept a college is rapidly approaching, and I am currently left with 2 schools, Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech. I know GT's outstanding engineering program but am uncertain if it outweighs VT tremendously. Heres some background:
My family will be moving to Birmingham, AB once summer 08 is over (2 hour drive to GT, 7 hour drive to VT)
I didn't feel fully comfortable on GT's campus, but my dad and I had just driven down from PA with only 3 hours of sleep, with it raining outside. So this might just be due to how I physically and mentally felt. I loved VT's campus, and with the incentive of it having #1 food out of all the universities thats just pleasing in itself.
NASA is one of my goals, but that can change hehe</p>

<p>I am honestly split down the middle. I love GT's recognized program, but I loved VT's campus and location. Will the title of having gone to GT be that much of an advantage in getting a good job, let alone one with NASA? Will GT be that much more difficult given its outstanding rankings in the engineering community?</p>

<p>Penn State Main is also another consideration, but I personally have it lower on the list. However, it does cost 25k a year (compared to GT's fixed 35k and VT's variable 33k)</p>

<p>Why would you pay to go to VT or GT when you got in at Penn State UP and it's cheaper. Penn State is just as good, if not better than, as both of them. BUT...if you are picking between those two...I would take GT. Better name than VT.</p>

<p>I'd go with VA TECH ....for engineering you can't go wrong. Additionally, great campus, great school spirit, great sports ..... plus it sounds like that's where your heart is. Go with your gut! (Academically, PSU, VT and GT are all fine!)</p>

<p>Thanks for the few but helpful responses, I chose to go with VT because "it sounds like that's where your heart is" and I truly believe it is there. With VT my parents will only fund 4 years of college, but I am planning on either paying for the fifth year or to just make due with what is given to me. Thanks again, probably the hardest decision of my life
Alex</p>