<p>I was wondering in terms of both rank and prestige, how do WPI and BU stand in both engineering and computer science?</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>Are you looking for a US News ranking?</p>
<p>that and more generally...</p>
<p>Generally, WPI is a smaller school. From what I have researched, their curriculum is more focused and intense. BU will probably have larger classes and possibly not so much student attention, but both schools have great engineering programs. </p>
<p>If you are interested in a specific aspect of Engineering and CS it would be better to investigate the individual department rather than looking at the whole school, though that is a major factor too.</p>
<p>Then does anybody know how WPI's CS stackes up against BU's?</p>
<p>I don't think US News ranks for Computer Science. For engineering, BU is ranked 57 and WPI is also ranked 57. Overall, BU is also ranked 57th for National Universities, WPI is ranked 62.</p>
<p>So, the rankings are pretty much the same --- BUT I think the schools are VERY different. So, perhaps your best bet is apply to both, see how the costs campare, and meanwhile think about which "fits" you better.</p>
<p>Inspect WPI for a genuine "campus feeling," as opposed to compact/urban towers BU. Although, the gender diversity is more balanced at BU. Then again, some WPI males report that the cross-registration privilege and close proximity of Assumption College, Worcester State College, Clark University tends to minimize the scarcity of females at WPI.</p>
<p>Also, ask yourself if you'll be comfortable studying under WPI's A-B term system. Overall, WPI is a great college.</p>
<p>thanks to both</p>
<p>even though I was hoping a WPI alum or current student would tell his/her side of the story as well but I think I've kinda figured out the basics...</p>
<p>greatly appreciate it</p>
<p>WPI is stressing a hands-on, project approach and is rapidly becoming known for that. If that attracts you, WPI would probably be a good choice. BU is probably better for someone who wants the traditional approach. In CS, by the way, the traditional approach is lecture, with a related programming project due every week or every two weeks in the lower level courses. Upper level courses would have one or two larger projects, often done in teams of about three, but sometimes individually.</p>