UMN vs UW Madison for ChemE

Bay_blade2000
Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:42:33 +0000

After doing some reading, I have a couple comments and questions.

UMN

1. Application into ChemE is contingent on 3.2 GPA in technical classes during Fall semester sophomore year. The department takes into account Fall semester sophomore year grades

2. Fall semester sophomore year includes, what I believe to be, a couple of difficult ChemE classes; i.e. many students who are used to A’s might get B’s or worse

UW-Madison

1. Progress requirement is 3.5 in technical courses (3.0 overall GPA) to guarantee spot in ChemE

2. Progress requirement is after Freshman year; i.e. classes should be “easier” so may be better able to maintain 3.5 GPA

Question - does anybody have statistics as to % of ChemE admits (for UW) who end up graduating (meeting progress requirement)? I called UW and was not able to get any significant information. It would really suck if say 50% of the ChemE admits get weeded out.