CMU vs Cornell ECE (also, UMich, Purdue, UIUC, UT Austin, GaTech)

momofboiler1
Thu, 20 Aug 2020 01:53:29 +0000

I can speak a bit about Purdue. ECE is in the college of engineering. Purdue admits to a first year common engineering program with a secondary admission process into your major at the end of freshman year. There is an excellent first year engineering design course that all engineers take. My D loved it. She’s a junior this year in chem e and loves everything about Purdue. It’s a very collaborative and supportive environment.

I’m a Cornell grad as is my H. D didn’t love Cornell when she visited. Much different vibe than the other schools on your list. Her take was it was less collaborative than she wanted.

I will also caution you that every school you mentioned is very competitive for ECE. In the reach category regardless of stats. I’d encourage you to look for match and safety schools to add to your list.