<p>Would a BS in mechanical engineering from UMich or UIUC be more attractive after graduation? Also, which school would best prepare me for a less-technical and more-business engineering career?</p>
<p>I really don’t think you can go wrong with either of those schools. It depends on where you live and maybe how much you want to spend on school. I think there ranked like 4-5 in the nation? There so close it doesnt matter. Just pick which ones cheaper or which campus you prefer.</p>
<p>both are fantastic universities for mechanical engineering. They are about the same. Thus, go for cheaper one…</p>
<p>Go for Mich. It has excellent Business Programs (Ross).</p>
<p>Do any of you know which school is more accommodating if I decide to change my major? From engineering to something in business?</p>
<p>Well if your saying that if you end up not liking engineering and transfer. UMich would prolly in 80% of the majors you could transfer to, be better.</p>
<p>Michigan is ranked high in nearly every field of study. Ross School of Business is one of the top schools in the country, the medical school and law school are also ranked high, and Ann Arbor is just a really cool city to be in. I know that UIUC is strong in engineering, but I am not sure if it is as consistent in quality across the programs as Michigan is </p>
<p>Michigan is ranked number two in the nation for mechanical engineering. They have a great program, and lots of supplemental activities to help guide you including the world championship solar car team, SAE baja, and other teams as well as the famed UROP program which helps students get research that they are actually interested in - in their first two years of undergraduate study. </p>
<p>As far as business, you cannot go wrong. Getting a Michigan engineering degree, and then a Michigan MBA is basically a guaranteed success at least in the state of Michigan. If you are also interested in business, consider this program [Michigan</a> Engineering | EGL Home](<a href=“http://www.engin.umich.edu/egl/]Michigan”>http://www.engin.umich.edu/egl/) which allows you to take business classes at Ross (really rare for a non-business major), and study abroad. </p>
<p>When it comes down to it, being a wolverine is great, and all the alumni I know take great pride in their degree. While I’d like to call it a great school to be a sports fan, last football season did not fare out well, but basketball is going alright for the first time in years. Make sure you visit, so you can experience being a wolverine, but I think Michigan is the best place for interests in both business and engineering.</p>
<p>dbt124: I’ve heard that the grading at Michigan is really tough. And since it sounds like you go there, I was wondering what you think about this.</p>