<p>We just made the exact same decision in our household.</p>
<p>Some random thoughts from our list:</p>
<p>GT is MUCH more hardcore than UM and is pretty much all about engineering.</p>
<p>GT has a beautiful traditional campus, UM is kind of integrated into Ann Arbor but does have some campus areas. </p>
<p>UM is a very small notch below GT in engineering. However, a big plus is you have a choice of many top 10 programs you can transfer into if you find out that engineering is not your bag or your are bombing out of it. </p>
<p>Michigan, while not considered a party school, has plenty of parties and plenty of girls (if your a guy and are seeking some extracurricular activity besides Friday night with the bioengineering club buddies).</p>
<p>OOS GT is much cheaper.</p>
<p>Atlanta is a thriving city with great weather and a strong job market.</p>
<p>Detroit is a dieing city with bad weather and a horrible job market. </p>
<p>UM is a about 30 minutes away from Detroit so you will be sheltered in Ann Arbor and may never need to experience the city - you can get your education and go.</p>
<p>So…
If you are obsessed with bioengineering above all else and want to be around others of like mind that talk, live and breath bioengineering. GT is your place. If you <em>pretty sure</em> you like bioengineering/engineering but like other stuff and want to mix in a more well rounded social life, UM is a better choice.</p>