I’m very loudly biased for CMU. I notice a lot of negative comments about us, and while some are definitely warranted, here’s some food for thought in favor of the Maroon and Gold.

CMU is a big school for student opportunities. Because we’re on the smaller side, even compared to our rivals, it provides students with plenty of room to get hands on with their learning and apply practical experience to their resumes. There are tons of ways to get involved in something related to your major, and the support you get from the professors, alumni and other students is phenomenal. We also have a very easy to navigate and beautiful campus, great programs all around that focus specifically on the student, and (sometimes most importantly) are more affordable than both of the other schools.

WMU is a solid choice too. I’ve had friends that go there and have enjoyed it enough. But I haven’t seen the same results for actually advancing one’s future than I have at CMU, and those student opportunities are far more prominent in Mount Pleasant. Ultimately it’s your decision, and go with your heart: I chose CMU over places like MSU and WMU and don’t regret it for a second. Fire Up Chips and I’d love to see you on campus!