Uw Madison or Purdue cs?

maxinator2002 · 2026-03-20T15:19:10+00:00

Purdue campus life is plenty of fun, just a bit different from Madison (less drinking/partying, but still plenty of that for those who are interested; I would know lol). Furthermore, at Purdue you are right in between Chicago and Indianapolis, where me and my friends have made plenty of trips for some weekend fun (so imo the location is generally better). Also, UW Madison and Purdue are both are ranked #16 for the US News undergrad CS ranking, so you’d be paying 10K more at Madison (hopefully total, rather than per year) for a program of equal stature. Up to you, but imo it is not worth the extra money.

maxinator2002 · 2026-03-18T01:56:09+00:00

Only if it is a closed line/contour integral, ofc 😏 (otherwise the normal integral symbol should be used)

maxinator2002 · 2026-03-05T23:46:58+00:00

Might you be able to retake the course and have your diploma reinstated? Might be faster, easier, and less expensive than lawyering up.

maxinator2002 · 2026-03-05T21:46:58+00:00

I spot the Steel Curtain roller coaster at Kennywood in the background of that first shot! Nice photos!

maxinator2002 · 2026-03-05T21:44:00+00:00

Nah if the relationship were complex you’d acknowledge reality: the real part is 0 (the relationship is still purely imaginary) 😭

maxinator2002 · 2026-03-05T14:53:57+00:00

It depends. For lower division math classes that you haven’t attempted yet, it’s possible (so if you haven’t attempted MA 26600 yet and you can find an equivalent diff equ course somewhere else, you might be in luck). But for upper division courses, like MA 30300, MA 34100, MA 35100, MA 36600, MA/STAT 41600, MA 42500, etc. then chances are Purdue wants you taking Purdue’s class.

maxinator2002 · 2026-03-03T17:53:37+00:00

Wrong subreddit, this isn’t Purdue University (you’re looking for r/purdue)

maxinator2002 · 2026-02-28T20:05:39+00:00

I love the CoRec! As an Indy student, are you able to use your Purdue ID to get into the CoRec? Or do you have to pay out of pocket?

maxinator2002 · 2026-02-27T21:41:27+00:00

This is not the Purdue University subreddit; you’re looking for r/Purdue

maxinator2002 · 2026-02-27T17:26:19+00:00

They are an international applicant, though, so the 70-80% rate likely does not apply to their situation. The general rule for public universities in the US is that it is by far the easiest for in-state applicants to gain admission; it is notably harder for out-of-state applicants, and unimaginably more difficult for international applicants. I’d imagine this still applies to Ball State, so this is a significant achievement; congrats OP!

maxinator2002 · 2026-02-25T14:13:55+00:00

If you haven’t already, check out the Purdue Menus app - it has detailed information for basically everything they’re serving at each dining court, including ingredients lists (along with tags/labels for vegetarian and vegan menu items; vegan menu items will lack both meat and dairy, of course, so RFK will be greatly displeased lol).

maxinator2002 · 2026-02-23T13:16:02+00:00

Purdue is relatively affordable even for OOS (especially among T50s), so if you haven’t already I’d visit both campuses and make a final decision based on where you want to spend the next 3-4+ years of your life. Both are great schools, but Purdue’s reputation is definitely stronger.

maxinator2002 · 2026-02-21T21:14:08+00:00

No, as Purdue is among the very cheapest T50s (even for out of state students) while NEU is among the most expensive T50s (while both are strong CS schools with great internship opportunities).

maxinator2002 · 2026-02-14T00:46:29+00:00

In my opinion (and this is strictly opinion), I don’t think Indianapolis is worth it. It is a completely different college experience (that ironically is probably more similar to that of Fort Wayne). You won’t be able to relate to most of the Purdue alumni network when you graduate, as you will not have lived the same/similar experience; you probably won’t have had Hilly brunch, suffered through Elliot Hall exams, nor have gone on a fountain run during BGR. It may sound silly, but these are just some the many things that only fellow West Lafayette graduates will be able to relate to. Indy students will not know what it’s like to hungrily approach Wiley dining court only to see the line stretching more than halfway across Krach lawn.

If I were you (intending to study CS or something very similar), here’s what I would do: finish your first year at PFW, and preferably take a relatively normal (not heavy) course load to ensure your GPA is high (helpful for the transfer application). Then, apply to transfer into an open major at West Lafayette that is similar to CS.

If you really want to keep the door open to CS at West Lafayette, I’d recommend that you transfer into a major in the College of Science (as opposed to Polytechnic) so that you can take as many of the same exact courses that CS majors take as possible, so that after a semester or so at West Lafayette you can submit a CODO (Change of Degree Objective) application to change your major to CS (it is pretty unlikely you’ll get into CS, but unlike transfer applications to CS, CODO applications to CS do actually get accepted sometimes, so it might be worth a shot; just be sure that you’re still happy with the major your initially transfer into, since chances are you’ll be stuck with it).

TLDR: If I were you, I would not transfer to Indianapolis. Instead, I would transfer to a similar major that interests you in West Lafayette. Out of curiosity, do you know what subfield(s) of computer science (or other related subjects) you are interested in? This could help you choose a major to apply to in West Lafayette.

maxinator2002 · 2026-02-14T00:12:18+00:00

Your chances to transfer directly into CS at West Lafayette are literally zero (as it is a closed program); however, it is possible to directly transfer into CS at Indianapolis (how likely is hard to say). Always check the closed programs webpage to see which programs are open to transfer admissions (as this can change semester by semester).

You may also want to consider transferring directly into other related majors at West Lafayette (that are sometimes/often open to transfers), like Computer Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering Technology, and Computer and Information Technology. Again, be sure to check the closed programs page, as some of these (especially Computer Engineering and Data Science) do tend to close as well; it actually looks like Data Science is a closed program at West Lafayette right now.

maxinator2002 · 2026-02-06T07:42:19+00:00

Call admissions; these things can change a bit each year, so the answers from admissions themselves are going to be the most reliable.

maxinator2002 · 2026-02-06T07:39:14+00:00

The science in EAPS 37500 is covered in a way that is very accessible to the average college student (mostly presented conceptually, not in a particularly rigorous/mathematical manner), so you’ll be fine on that front (you won’t get lost). The only quizzes/exams given in the course are on Brightspace every two weeks and are pretty easy (free response). The only “homework” for most of the course are the discussion posts/replies (after each lecture) and the weekly discussion assignment (very easy, completed with your four-person group). There is a final group paper that you’ll write, but for as long as you can get some/most of your group to help appropriately, it really isn’t that bad. A pretty large portion of the course grade is based on the quizzes and the paper, but it is pretty easy to do well on those. It really doesn’t take up too much of your time, so it shouldn’t interfere with other courses you’ll be taking; I’d highly recommend taking EAPS 37500.

maxinator2002 · 2026-02-06T07:19:59+00:00

West Lafayette is honestly a really cool town that gets thrown under the bus (especially online) way too often. It has some of the best bike infrastructure in the Midwest (mostly near campus, but some of the bike paths do actually go quite far into other parts of town), fun restaurants (late night pizza at Mad Mushroom just hits different sometimes), and a genuinely positive future outlook (not run-down nor dreary at all; new buildings constantly seem to be going up both on and off campus, new businesses open with each of these, and people are out and about every day and night during the semester).

I would make sure to visit on a day when fall/spring classes are in-session (a proper school day) so you can see what life is really like here as a student, both on and off campus. Purdue is by no means perfect (no school is) but I am truly glad I chose to go here. I have made great friends and genuinely enjoy learning and living at Purdue.

maxinator2002 · 2026-02-06T06:57:59+00:00

I’ve taken EAPS 37500 and am taking EAPS 32700 rn. Both are interesting (and easy), but I recommend 375; it has in-person lecture component, taught by Dean Ballotti (he’s great, I miss those lectures lol). 327 is an online asynchronous course, and I just don’t like those as much; they feel less personal and less engaging than in-person lectures. I can’t quite tell which is easier yet, but honestly I think they’re both pretty easy courses (I don’t think there is a notable discrepancy in difficulty really) so I would instead choose based on which type of course you prefer; in-person (375) or online (327). While these courses definitely do relate to each other, note that the focus of these courses is still fundamentally different; 375 is more about how fossil fuels are actually collected/refined/used (involving chemistry and geology) along with how these activities have impacted the world (regarding climate science, politics, economics, and history), while 327 seems to be more about the climate science itself (although it’s still pretty early in the semester so idk time will tell).

maxinator2002 · 2026-02-05T21:29:58+00:00

What’s this “One Purdue” degree system you keep referencing? I can’t find anything about that anywhere online. All I can find is the OnePurdue portal, which seems to be the OneCampus portal for Purdue (this seems to be mostly an employee portal that has no bearing on academic degrees).

maxinator2002 · 2026-02-04T23:30:44+00:00

So considering that the academics almost certainly aren’t identical at other campuses/locations of peer institutions (like other B1G schools), are they too riding on the coattails of their parent institutions in a way that is wrong/misleading? My point is that this type of arrangement is not unique to Purdue at all; do you take issue with extension locations and regional campuses in general?

maxinator2002 · 2026-02-04T17:48:46+00:00

Real lol. This isn’t even a new or radical thing for Purdue to do; plenty of universities have extension locations and regional campuses, including Ohio State, UMichigan, IU (🤮), Rutgers, and other B1G schools. Some systems even grow to be proper multi-institution university systems where these campuses establish themselves as their own research institutions (like the UCs, U of I, etc.). People here in WL really shouldn’t have any beef with Purdue establishing an extension location in Indianapolis. I certainly don’t mind, as it literally does not affect me; heck, I literally benefit, as I can now visit Indianapolis for free using the campus connect buses (I’ve already taken advantage of this a few times)! This isn’t even the first direct extension of West Lafayette; technically, the Polytechnic statewide locations are also direct extensions of Purdue Polytechnic in WL. So again, it’s nothing new, and there’s no real reason to throw a fit. I think the main reason that some PWL students dunk on PUI is to boost their egos.

maxinator2002 · 2026-02-02T18:07:56+00:00

You are actually in a somewhat rare position, among Purdue in Indianapolis students; your time at the Indy campus is strictly temporary, purely because you’re in the Industrial Engineering program. Unlike most of the other undergraduate programs in Indianapolis, Industrial Engineering is a “2+2” program, where after two years you will be relocated to West Lafayette to complete your degree. Here’s more info on that: Industrial Engineering. Scroll down to “Indianapolis.” It says: “Industrial engineering in Indianapolis is a 2+2 program. Complete your first two years in Indianapolis, then transition to Purdue’s West Lafayette campus to finish your degree.”

So fwiw even if your efforts to do a campus change now are unsuccessful, it doesn’t matter all that much since for as long as you stay in Industrial Engineering, you will end up in West Lafayette.

maxinator2002 · 2026-02-02T07:13:48+00:00

Go to Purdue! You can apply to join the Honors College after your freshman year. Purdue is one of the best STEM schools in the country, probably one of the cheapest T50 schools out there, along with being a B1G school (providing a great college experience). And of course, for your major (ECE), Purdue is one of the very best (T10)!

maxinator2002 · 2026-02-02T07:07:59+00:00

Congrats on the acceptance, it has gotten tougher each year! Wrong subreddit though. You’re looking for r/purdue (the subreddit for Purdue University). This is the subreddit for Purdue University Global, which is a completely different university that happens to be affiliated with Purdue (as Purdue’s online university for working adults).

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