Help me pick a college

retiredfarmer
Thu, 03 Jan 2019 18:48:49 +0000

Both have ABET accredited programs in Computer Engineering and both have Engineers Without Boarders chapters.

While both are close in size, Valparaiso has 109 total engineering majors while Michigan has 527. From the perspective of established recruiting, Michigan may have an advantage, but I would ask for direct placement data from both universities for your expected major or majors. I would stick with ABET accredited programs.

Urban/suburban is strictly a personal choice. If everything of interest to you is on campus, urban may not make a difference. In the engineering fields students don’t usually have a great deal of time to go downtown for the Urban extras.

Think about activities which you would like to get involved in when you are not hitting the books. Are your activities on campus? It sounds as though you are public service directed? They are important to your emotional balance. Seek out organizations as an active part of your program… balance helps academics.

If possible, take an overnight visit.

Good luck!