<p>I have got admission into UCLA & Hopkins. I am in a dilemma as I am unable to decide between the two. I plan to Major in Mechanical Engg but want to keep my options open. I enjoy playing sport & am good in golf. I have recvd conflicting opinions about the pros & cons of both. I have been told that UCLA which is a public college has a very large student body with 7500 students in the freshman year itself(as against 1200 for Hopkins) that the class sizes in the 1st 2 years are 200+ & that it is difficult to get into classes ( and things may get worse with budget cuts) & that only 68% finished in 4 years as against 90% in Hopkins. In UCLA's favour is their excellent athletics background & warm climate. Wrt Hopkins the class sizes are much smaller and there is more interaction with the professors. The academic level is said to be more intense at Hopkins.. I am aware that both are excellent & I dont want to go into rankings only. Since I plan to Major in Mech Engg I want to know which has a better Engg school. Many say That Hopkins is primarily known for Biomed & that their Engg Deptt does not compare with UCLA's. Is that true? I have only a few days left to decide so I would be extremely grateful for your frank opinions.</p>
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