<p>I got into both schools and am receiving about $80,000 total from both and I'm not sure where to go. They seem like very similar schools with RPI maybe having a small edge in academics. Does anyone have any experiences at either school?</p>
<p>I'm looking at computer engineering but absolutely nothing is set in stone.</p>
<p>RPI is stronger at engineering.</p>
<p>I do not know much about WPI, but my brother attends RPI. RPI is known for good job placements. It has very strong academics, with the main complaints being hard-to-understand foreign teachers/grad students and very difficult classes. There are lots of real-world type projects. Frats and frat parties are the main social attraction. Many who join frats are not the stereotypical frat boy. Troy, NY is a pretty run-down city, but my brother has taken many trips during his 3.5 years (Montreal, Vermont, NYC, and others).</p>
<p>In my opinion, WPI has a more attractive campus, if that is a consideration. Also, WPI is also very good in engineering. I know my father's business used to recruit from WPI for engineers.</p>
<p>I think RPI is a little stronger. I have another question about these schools though. Is there a reason why only 25% of the student pop are female?</p>
<p>RPI is stronger.</p>
<p>It's all relative. I tend to favor WPI because of the strength of its Humanities program, which is said to be very good. It gives the science majors a worthwhile break, not to say that the required Humanities at WPI are not rigorous. I also belive the 'major project' at WPI is a good idea. And you can complete you major project at various WPI facilities around the world, not just on campus.</p>
<p>Yes, the female population is low at WPI (and at most engineering/technology schools) but Worcester has a collection of co-ed colleges nearby. And women at Assumption College and Worcester State College can register for classes at WPI.</p>