collegemomx3

My D was accepted into Villanova and Lafayette for engineering.Any comments on either program would be appreciated. Thank you.

DianneN

My son was also accepted to both colleges in the engineering. He is interested in the 3/5 program. Lafayette requires that you need a 3.5 GPA in order to get into this program. Villanova requires a 3.0. This is a little more attainable at Villanova. Villanova is ranked #8 for it's engineering program and # 1 in the Regional Universities in the US News Reports. I have not even seen Lafayette College in its rankings. The surrounding areas of Lafayette college do not compare to Villanova. We spoke personally to Dr. Weinstein (Dean of the college of Engineering) when we visited Villanova. He was extremely personable and I've read that the students love him. He is very easy to talk to and I can see why he is popular with the students. My son is very excited about Villanova and happy that they at least have some music ensembles on campus which is very important to him. Next weekend we're attending the open house to confirm his decision. I hope I have helped you in what I think of Villanova vs. Lafayette College.

DianneN

Made a mistake. Dr. Weinstein is the Chair of the Chemical Engineering Department at Villanova.

joe125

Dr. Weinstein is an amazing teacher and person!

garciac

Hi just wondering what exactly the 3/5 program is ? Never heard of it

Brave Ulysses

The College of Engineering offers the following Five-Year Programs that will earn students a combined Bachelor's and Master's degree in their chosen concentration:

B.S./M.S. in Chemical Engineering
B.S./M.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering
B.S./M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering
B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Follow link for details...

Five-Year Programs