Carnegie Mellon vs Cornell for engineering?

midwesterner
Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:49:47 +0000

I agree that engineering in general is comparable at the two schools. If you have decided on a branch of engineering, compare the course lists for both schools. Due to its size, Cornell has the wider and deeper range of options outside of engineering. For business, though, CMU has Tepper, which is a first choice for a lot of students. Both schools have a reputation for difficult classes. If you are someone who is at the very top of your HS class, you may be looking at an A average, but otherwise, you will have to be prepared to accept B’s and C’s. From what my niece has told me, CMU is very strict on grading.

It sounds as though you have not visited either school. Cornell can be a challenge to get back and forth from, especially at holidays, and a visit may not be possible before ED. CMU has EDII, with a December deadline which would allow a visit.