<p>I plan on studying electrical engineering / computer engineering and I had gotten into CMU a while ago. I was set on CMU until I just heard from Wash U that I was accepted off of waitlist. Personally I find that I like the atmosphere at Wash U better and the diversity of the students, but CMU does have a better engineering program. Anyone have any thoughts? Pros? Cons? Thanks</p>
<p>CMU is way better for engineering and computer science</p>
<p>but go with wherever will make you happy, if you can't stand the culture at CMU (mostly techies aren't they?)</p>
<p>CMU is much better in Engineering. But if you prefer Washington U a great deal more, you should obviously go for Wash U. however, if you like Wash U only slightly more than CMU, I would recommend CMU.</p>
<p>And don't even take into consideration that WashU is higher ranked overall than CMU. This is mostly the result of manipulation.</p>
<p>CMU has a lot of techies, but don't forget it has some of the strongest art/drama programs around. You can be in engineering and still have lots of friends in architecture, foreign language, etc.</p>
<p>WashU is still a great place. Don't be fooled by misconceptions on either end.</p>