WUSTL vs Rochester vs Pitt vs BU

College Search & Selection
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<p>Got into all four (and Drexel, but not really considering it), and I just got rejected from CMU, so that's out. If I get into Cornell (unlikely), perhaps I'll reconsider, but anyway...
I want to major in Electrical/Computer engineering, possibly with some business and music side courses. I want to go to a school that has name recognition so I can get a decent job or into a great grad school (possibly MBA). I have a feeling Pitt and BU are not as highly regarded as WUSTL/UR in general, but is this also true for engineering?</p>

<p>Out of the four, the only money I have (merit) is $22,000/yr at Rochester, which is quite enticing. However, money, in the grand scheme of things, is not a huge issue, but I would be curious as to whether or not WUSTL is worth the extra 28k per year over Rochester. I really liked Rochester when I visited, and I have a feeling I'll love WUSTL when I visit over Spring Break. I want a safe campus with a good mix of people, including those who like to have fun in ways besides partying, like just hanging out and playing video games sometimes and stuff like that.</p>

<p>Thanks for your help!</p>

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<p>WUSTL is only worth $28K extra per year if someone wealthy is happily willing to foot the bill.</p>

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<p>Like I said, money is not a gigantic issue, but it would certainly be nice to save something, don’t get me wrong. I just want to know how WashU and Rochester compare in terms of their electrical engineering programs.</p>

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<p>There’s a forum on topics related to engineering majors which might be more helpful to you.</p>

<p>Click on “discussion home” under the discussion menu and scroll down to majors for the engineering major specialty. I’ve found this to be a very active and informed forum.</p>

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<p>^Thank you very much! I’ll post this over there.</p>