<p>Here is an article from Duke’s website stating difference between ECE and Comp Sci:</p>
<p>[Computer</a> Science vs. Electrical and Computer Engineering | Duke Pratt School of Engineering](<a href=“http://www.pratt.duke.edu/undergrad/cs-vs-ce]Computer”>What's the Difference Between Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering? | Duke Electrical and Computer Engineering)</p>
<p>I don’t want to be mean. I don’t like when people are mean to each other on threads. I think it is important to be realistic here. I am not aware enough of the financial aid picture to know exactly what could have been known ahead of time, but something I just thought of might be something to think about - are you 18 yet? Can’t you declare yourself as no longer a dependent of your parents and then the financial aid is given to you without their assets coming into play?</p>
<p>Again, I have no idea how it all works, and have no idea how calculators work when parents HAVE assets but won’t use them… And you did receive something from financial aid with the decision, just not an amount that is do-able? (just clarifying that FinAid DID send something, not that no package whatsoever arrived?) And I’m guessing this lack of aid was due to the info your parents had to put on the CSS Profile? Duke claims to meet 100% of need, though I guess it all depends on how they perceive/asses that need? All good things to talk to FinAid dept about. I can only imagine what a stressful time this must be for you right now and I really hope it all works out for you.</p>