Considering full pay for all 4 with no loans (comfortably able to afford), which would be the best option if the main goal is to maximize earning potential
I dont care about location or college experience really, right now I'm leaning CMU because of their robotics additional major which I'm interested in
#UIUC vs GT vs Umich vs CMU EE/ECE
cunning surge
Schools: GT, UIUC, Umich, CMU
Intended major: EE/ECE
Similarities: Very good Electrical Engineering programs
Costs: Full pay at all schools, but can comfortably afford it with no issues
Umich
Pros:
- Traditiional college experience
- Work hard, play hard school
- alumni network
- flexible academics
Cons: - cold
- lower average salary outcomes
- large school = more competition for resources
GT
Pros: - Well rounded EE programs
- Very strong industry connections
- consistent outcomes
GT Cons: - very defense oriented, different outcomes in atlanta than in northern areas
- not dominant in any specific EE niche
UIUC:
Pros - good pipelines to apple, nvidia, etc
- strong EE fundamentals
Cons: - Rural location so less recruiters relatively speaking
- large program so more competition for research/internships
CMU:
Pros - private so relatively less competition for resources & courses
- funnels into high payirg roles well
- good robotics program
Cons - high depression rates
- cold
- pitt is mid icl
warm copper
uiuc does not have less recruiters
uiuc has alot of recruiters
it is a well known big 10 uni
with alot of industry connections
cunning surge
ok
I just heard that from one of my friends doing meche as a freshman there
but hes kind of a chud that doesnt seek anything out
viral grail
Honestly this just comes down to which school you personally like more, they're all great
faint belfry
plus cost
whichever one is the least expensive, lowk
if CMU is the least expensice or middle of the pack...
it seems like the best imo
cloud rivet
cmu
charred sand
cmu but just know classes there are hard which could hurt gpa but it sounds like you like cmu
grade deflation
vagrant scarab
CMU has the best career placements out of these but be aware of the grade deflation and it will be hard to stand out in a class filled with smart ppl. That being said the experience will be worth it for career placements and internship opportunities as CMU is often the same rank as MIT for tech careers. But if you want an overall college experience and you like sports, cultures etc UIUC and Umich might be better for the experience. Overall all options are amazing you’ll build a successful career whichever one you choose eventually