UMich [full ride] vs Vanderbilt for MechE

tsbna44
Fri, 03 May 2024 16:58:31 +0000

Define full need met.

So you have the superior engineering school (Vandy not really seen as that strong) vs. a great name.

I tend to discard rank and obviously both are different - but if it’s full ride vs. $50K a year, it’s different than full ride vs. $20K.

And while Vandy meets need (to them), can you afford it?

You can study abroad at any school whether you go through their program or another. Engineering is not set up for it - but some schools are or you can go in Summer, etc.

A full ride to Michigan would be hard to pass up - most would choose Michigan in this case on the strength of their engineering program even if all was equal.

But a lot will depend on what Vandy will cost (full need met is murky) and can you afford it.