UMich VS UCSD For Engineering | ApplyingToCollege | Page 1

flat vale Mar 31, 2024, 9:44 AM

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Schools: UMich Ann Arbor, UCSD

Intended Major: Engineering (Undecided) also want a minor or double major in economics

UMich
UMich Pros
highly ranked for engineering
good facilities and labs

UMich Cons
Ann Arbor not very urban
worried about future job placements afterwards
possible lack of industry connections

UCSD
UCSD Pros:
UC System
Great weather
California tech field

UCSD Cons:
Lower ranked for engineering and CS

Summary: My main worry with UMich is that after my degree finding a job will be difficult as itss in a more rural setting. Whereas, UCSD is closer to cities in California where a lot of major tech companies and startups are based out of.

hollow tree Mar 31, 2024, 11:42 AM

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im not toooo sure about either schools but i've generally heard very great things about UCSD stem

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i'd talk more to current students but overall UCSD would be the way to go because of california connections and the weather

flat vale Mar 31, 2024, 1:59 PM

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Thanks a lot for your insights!

brisk swallow Mar 31, 2024, 2:53 PM

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hmm, I would say this would depend on where you want to go after college

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if you want to move to cali then UCSD would be very solid

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but uMich is great for people all along the mid-west and upper east coast

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if you're looking into anywhere like chicago or new york, the uMich name will do you good

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Even then, uMich is present along the west coast due to its prominence as a top state school

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You're right on Ann Arbor's location though, it's more of a college town rather than a full city (also important to note if you need to live in a city

exotic bear Mar 31, 2024, 3:19 PM

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flat vale **Schools:** UMich Ann Arbor, UCSD **Intended Major:** Engineering (Undecided) ...

What's the difference in cost? Engineering at UCSD is certainly good, but Michigan is renowned for its engineering programs and I don't think that the more secluded location will impact future job placements

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Not sure how good Michigan's econ program is, but Ross (their business school) is one of the best in the country in case you want to pursue a dual-degree

flat vale Mar 31, 2024, 3:44 PM

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They're both around 70 thousand dollars a year since I'm out of state. So tuition cost is roughly the same. My main concern is finding a job after getting my degree

exotic bear Mar 31, 2024, 3:50 PM

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flat vale They're both around 70 thousand dollars a year since I'm out of state. So tuitio...

Either way, I think you'll be in a good position- if you think you'd be happier living in California then I'd choose UCSD (the campus is stunning and right on the beach), but if that doesn't really matter, I'd be leaning toward Michigan

untold dome Mar 31, 2024, 3:52 PM

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If u have ucsd questions lmk

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I love our engineering department

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I love the culture bc it’s really chill

fathom reef Mar 31, 2024, 6:48 PM

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$70k/yr is a lot of money for a college degree. Hope you don't need to take out a loan.

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If I had a cheaper option, I'd consider it over these 2.

flat vale Mar 31, 2024, 8:01 PM

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No I don't need to take a loan for either one of them

fathom reef Mar 31, 2024, 8:05 PM

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if $70k/yr is not a burden, then I'd choose UMich over UCSD

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Ann Arbor is not far from a major metro and has lots of nearby jobs within 30 min

warm talon Apr 1, 2024, 6:31 PM

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UCSD

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