<p>Hi!</p>
<p>I am considering to apply to U.S universities next year as an international student.
I would prefer small sized univ. but since they're usually expensive, I might as well prefer bigger ones. Anyway, what are the differences between the chemE programs of Bucknell, Tulane, Lehigh, Lafayette. In terms of larger public universities, I consider applying to UT ,Purdue, U Delawere. I do not know a lot abou U Delaware but I found out it ranks 9th in U.s news ranking. </p>
<p>Among these schools,which one,ones would you prefer, recommend? and why?
It would be helpful if you also mention the college life on campus and off as well as the schools' academic programs..</p>
<p>Thanksss</p>
<p>UT!...its in my state...its in the best city.....ties with cornell in terms of its engineering college</p>
<p>U Delaware has a great Chem E reputation with all of the chemical/pharma industries nearby. I'm surprised they are only ranked 9th. I work with a couple of Bucknell chem e grads......they have always reported good things (they are impressive individuals), plus Bucknell produces excellent engineering grads overall. Don't personally know any other chem e programs you listed, but I'd bet that Lehigh, UT, & Purdue would certainly have strong departments.</p>
<p>You'll want to size up the character of each school for fit with your goals. For instance, Bucknell being more liberal arts oriented, would provide a very different education & experience than the publics. I'm a bit biased here, because I have found that Bucknell engineers make great employees in my consulting firm because they can write & communicate very well relative to other newly minted engineers.</p>
<p>From your list of schools, I have previously been impressed with the Chem E graduates from Delaware and from Lehigh, but don't know too much about the grads from the other schools.</p>
<p>I don't think you can (or should) conclude that smaller schools are more expensive. You need to look at each school individually, especially as an Itn'l student. Also, the University of Southern California should be on your list for Chem E unless you don't want to apply to a school in California. They are friendly to international applicants and have a good program.</p>
<p>Thank you for your informations
but I would like to receive some more comments on those universities. Thus I believe I might have a better understanding of those universities</p>
<p>I hope you do not forget to apply to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Both have amazing Chem E programs...top 3 or 4 nationally.</p>