NC State vs UNC Charlotte for Architecture

designer1
Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:21:44 +0000

Thank you for the suggestions (IComeCorrect). I have been accepted to both UNCC and NCSU for architecture grad school, but have had a very difficult time deciding on which to attend. UNCC has, hands down, far better facilities than NCSU. The opportunities at UNCC to explore your own ideas in more depth seem endless, as there is much more freedom to decide your direction in the grad program. My undergrad experience at NCSU was great with regard to projects and concepts, but there were quite a few administration issues and recent changes that threw everyone in my class into confusion. However, NCSU seems to have better connections to local architects (even though I have never personally utilized said connections). Also, at NCSU, they seem to be more focused on conceptual development through a structured studio system (in the grad program). But, would anyone, by chance, happen to know how larger firms/businesses look upon UNCC versus NCSU with regards to the level of education/quality?