Georgia Tech vs. Maryland

TooOld4School
Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:10:18 +0000

The GT of today is a lot different than the GT of even a few years ago. The M/F ratio, especially for undergrads, is becoming a lot more balanced. There is a lot more entrepreneurial activity. The quality of students is even higher than before. Yes, it is a ton of work - but so is every good engineering program in the country. And the networking, career placement and alumni network are first rate and improving. The location in Atlanta makes internships easy and convenient. And you still have the Olympic athletic facilities.

From an entertainment and social perspective, the location in Atlanta is also first rate. You have 3 or 4 universities within a few miles, Buckhead a bit further on the train, and all the perks of living in the economic and cultural capital of the south. The airport is 15 min away on the subway. There is even a shuttle bus back and forth to Emory.

So I would weigh whether you want an urban university experience in a top 5 program or a more suburban campus one in an excellent but not quite top program.