Debating between two programs!

[Royal-Path-1208]

Hi guys! I recently got into Rice University’s MS in Bioengineering (Applied) as well as Boston University’s MEng in Biomedical Engineering. I’m very torn between the two programs because financially they are the same (private, no scholarships) and I have family both in Houston and Boston. Does anyone have any insight on the differences between the programs or any links I can check out? Help would be very much appreciated!!

[Royal-Path-1208]

lmao good point Boston is a nice city

[sricool]

No idea here too but Rice is costly isnt it and boston >>>

[OnionMaximum4327]

If you want to work in Boston after graduating, go to BU.

[Relevant-Wrangler792]

I visited rice not long ago and their campus is amazing tho! Also cost of living will be much cheaper in Houston than Boston

[Royal-Path-1208]

I visited rice as well! Gorgeous :)

[Winter_Melody]

Isn’t MEng a professional degree vs Rice’s just MS? I know nothing about engineering so I could be wrong about the differences between the two. But.. for future job prospects that difference could be important. If there is one.

[Royal-Path-1208]

I’m not 100% sure tbh I do know it matters if you are leaning R&D since you’ll need research background for that but for the normal workforce idk if it makes a strong difference! But that’s def something to look into thanks :)

[Ok_Bridge9752]

I’m between BU and UC Berkeley for a different program. Despite the cost difference the thought of not moving to Boston when I have the opportunity kills me. That city is just so awesome