Cornell Engineering vs. SUNY Buffalo Engineering

Graduate School
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<p>Hello, thanks for taking time to read this thread. This website has given me a lot of info over the years.</p>

<p>I have recently been accepted to an MS/PhD in civil engineering at Cornell. However, they are unable to offer me financial aid ($29,000 a year). Many people tell me once I’m there I should get a research assistantship quickly. Is cornell worth the risk because it is so prestigious? </p>

<p>On the other hand I have been accepted to University at Buffalo with a full tuition scholarship plus $15,000 a year working as a teaching assistant. This is a great deal I don’t think I can turn down.</p>

<p>I grew up outside of buffalo and know the area very well. I also have spent a lot of time in Ithaca because I had a couple friends go to cornell (who aren’t doing great job wise). So the regions are probably equally fun socially for me.</p>

<p>I’m going for geotechnical engineering and UB has one of the largest earthquake simulators in the country which is a plus. </p>

<p>All opinions welcome and appreciated!</p>

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<p>I’d contact Cornell and check on finances. If they are non-comptetive, go to SUNY.</p>

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<p>My dd is graduating in May with an EE. She’s coming back to California for her job. If you go to SUNY-you’ll be ready to also access California earthquake institutions for jobs later.</p>

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<p>Thank you both for your thoughts!</p>