<p>^NU is actually ranked higher in biomedical engineering and industrial engineering. They are considered even in material sciences. NU also has the best transportation research center in the nation. So if you are interested in any of those, NU may provide better education. You would have the flexibility to earn a certificate in another field and/or double-major within the engineering school or even across different schools. I don’t think you can easily do any of that at UIUC.</p>