<p>Simply which one is better not going in deep discussion which 1?
im international stud so both are same to me!
this is for engineering</p>
<p>also do int students have to do CLE courses in penn stale like VT?</p>
<p>You are choosing where you will spend four years of your life, not to mention tens of thousands of dollars, to secure a degree which could affect the rest of your working career and you don’t want “deep discussion”? USNWR ranks VT 14th and PSU 17th in engineering. It doesn’t get much shallower than that; go to VT.</p>
<p>i have done too much of research on both the schools and they are almost the same so just direct answer would be better…</p>
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<p>I believe 1moremom just gave you a “direct answer.”</p>
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<p>both are good choices- if one is cheaper I’d go with that.</p>
<p>Have you visited both? I took a graduate degree at VA Tech and been to Penn State several times. On that basis, they are similar in almost every way, including the rankings. Which is probably why you ask for help. Just go with the cheapest; in your situation that’s the best choice.</p>
<p>Do both schools offer the area of engineering in which you are interested? If so, then VT is slightly higher ranked (if that means anything to you) and from what I recall - cheaper. </p>
<p>Penn State is one of only a small group of schools that offer his program, so that was the tipping point for him - ruling out VT, GT, UIUC, Clemson, etc.</p>
<p>and what about the CLE classes…will have to do it at penn also? its there at vt</p>
<p>What are CLE classes? </p>
<p>If those refer to general education type classes (English, arts, humanities, history, etc) - then, yes, there are classes you will have to take to fulfill those requirements.
[Undergraduate</a> Degree Programs: General Education in the Curriculum](<a href=“http://bulletins.psu.edu/bulletins/bluebook/general_education.cfm]Undergraduate”>http://bulletins.psu.edu/bulletins/bluebook/general_education.cfm)</p>
<p>Yes, VTech’s Curriculum for Liberal Education is similar to the General Education requirements at PSU. Surprising that didn’t come up in your extensive research. ;)</p>
<p>Thanks a lot 1moremom and Grcxx3…i recently got to know abt the CLE classes at VT so i had to again consider Penn bt now hopefully I’ll stick to VT…is CLE and General Education exactly the same??</p>
<p>Thanks a lot 1moremom and Grcxx3…i recently got to know abt the CLE classes at VT so i had to again consider Penn bt now hopefully I’ll stick to VT…is CLE and General Education exactly the same and compulsory at both??</p>
<p>The specific requirements for CLE (at VT) and GE (at PSU) may be different - but the idea is the same…to make sure all students have a well rounded education that includes classes in a variety of areas. Most schools have some sort of general education requirements. It’s not unusual.</p>
<p>And, yes, they are compulsory.</p>
<p>Both PSU and VT have suggested course schedules for engineering degree programs on their websites. Look for those and they will state exactly what types of liberal arts courses you will need to complete whatever engineeing degree you are looking for. As Grcxx3 indicates, the vast majority of colleges and universities in the US have requirements for courses in multiple areas, regardless of major. It’s one of the defining elements of the US higher education system.</p>
<p>Wait a minute, are you looking for an undergraduate degree or a graduate degree? That makes a huge difference in the types of courses required for your degree.</p>
<p>Again, you really need to do some research and look at the engineering program websites of both schools to see EXACTLY what is required to complete a degree program at those schools, at either the graduate or undergraduate level.</p>