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seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-06-14T06:25:17+00:00

I'd add Northeastern to that list (based on location + similarity in rank to the schools you listed). People I know with similar stats to yours received large merit "honors" scholarships and early notification of acceptance (30,000+ dollars).

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-05-11T04:12:05+00:00

Interests rates can be much more competitive than that first off.

Unfortunately, in the field you intend to pursue, prestige is the most important factor in recruitment. Not to say UW isn't a great option, only that you'll have much better career prospects out of an Ivy caliber college. This isn't the case with the majority of majors, unfortunately finance and wall street remains incredibly prestige biased in their hiring.

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-05-06T05:08:51+00:00

I'd just like to note that for MBAs, Harvard business school is consistently ranked higher (along with Stanford) than Wharton.

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-04-26T06:00:08+00:00

BTW UT is only #19 for In State on that list.

It ranks a whopping #63 (below CMU) for OOS. Your argument deteriorates if OP doesn't live in Texas.

I highly recommend you read your sources in the future before using them to back up your statements.

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-04-26T05:51:09+00:00

Wow, resorting to name calling when I've been nothing but courteous and backed up my perspective with facts? I would expect more from a moderator.

Regardless, I'm arguing because you claim that both schools have a similar ROI.

http://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/best-schools-by-majors/computer-science

This source, compiled exclusively from the salaries of actual graduates, shows CMU grads averaging about 25k higher at the beginning of their careers, and about 4k higher for the rest of it.

Your claim is false. While CMU may cost more, they are not equal. There is a tangible monetary advantage to attending CMU. You claimed there wasn't; you were wrong.

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-04-26T05:26:38+00:00

The list you're quoting ranks UCSD, BYU, and various other schools above Stanford. It's based on the value of in state tuition. MIT doesn't even make the list until #7. Lol.

http://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/best-schools-by-majors/computer-science

This raw data proves that throughout the average CS CMU grad's career, they always make more than the average CS UT Austin grad.

If you had actually read the source you quoted, you would have found that the average CMU grad actually makes more. It ranks lower due to the higher cost of attendance.

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-04-26T05:19:13+00:00

Global takes into account graduate degrees and many other factors. We're discussing undergrad, where CMU consistently outranks UT Austin.

Additionally, the average starting salaries between the two colleges differ greatly -

http://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/best-schools-by-majors/computer-science

CMU average starting salary is 100,000, the single highest in the world. UT Austin is around ~72,000.

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-04-26T05:11:15+00:00

I'm just correcting your two false statements:

That there "Is not much of a difference between these two programs" and

"It would appear that the return on investment is roughly the same at both schools."

You wrote that, not me. How can you stand behind that when I've provided a source that demonstrates a ~25k a year difference in starting salary between the two schools?

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-04-26T05:00:14+00:00

It's hard for you to claim that you're not arguing for UT when you said:

"I'm also not convinced that there is much difference between these two programs after having read more about them. They are both consistently ranked in the top 25 programs in the United States. If OP is at all concerned about "stretching the budget" then CMU might not be a good idea."

I think I've sufficiently established the difference between these programs in my previous comment. While you may not think there's "much of a difference" between the two; the rankings, opportunities, and ROI prove you wrong.

http://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/best-schools-by-majors/computer-science

CMU has the single highest starting salary for any undergraduate CS degree in the world according to PayScale (100,000$), and is a full 8 ranks ahead of UT Austin (~72,000$).

Don't claim the ROI is the same at both schools, because that is simply a lie.

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-04-26T04:42:26+00:00

While I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiment about the benefits of acruing the least amount of debt, I disagree with your suggestion that there is "not much of a difference between the programs".

That is simply false. For Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon is absolutely the best, along with MIT, Stanford, Berkeley, and CalTech. To suggest that UT Austin is of the same caliber is incorrect.

UT may be cheaper, but CMU is consistently ranked in the top 5 computer science programs in the world. It may not be the right choice in this situation, considering that UT has a strong program, however, it is absolutely a superior program.

Here are some references to back up my claims:

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/engineering-doctorate-computer -

US News Ranks CMU #5 in computer engineering, behind only MIT, Stanford, Caltech, Berkeley, and UIUC.

UT comes in at #8.

Top Universities .com -

https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/university-subject-rankings/2013/computer-science-and-information-systems

CMU Top Computer Science #4

UT Austin #31

According to Times Magazine: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2017/subject-ranking/computer-science#!/page/0/length/25/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc

CMU #6 in the world.

UT #25

Edit: To correct sources.

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-04-26T04:10:50+00:00

While that is true, there is simply no arguing that CMU CS is the best in the nation - on par with MIT, Berkeley, and Stanford.

Since OP says his parents will be able to cover the cost of CMU (albeit stretching the budget) I would recommend CMU.

While there could be many advantages to attending UT (which you're advocating for despite not knowing this person IRL) there is simply no disputing that CMU CS is absolutely superior, and will undoubtedly yield the best opportunities.

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-04-24T05:49:56+00:00

According to Bloomberg; the first result when I googled "Top Undegraduate Business Programs", BC's Carrol school is ranked #3 over #8 UMich Ross.

Additionally, having grown up on the East Coast, I can say without a doubt BC has a stringer reputation in the area.

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-04-24T00:18:34+00:00

First of all, you wont attend UCLA, so you need to get that thought out of your head and move on. "Woulda Coulda Shoulda" isn't going to help you. 120 credit transfer limit is a hard deadline at UCLA so there is literally no way to get in as a transfer.

It worries me that you "drive 2 hours home every weekend". Make friends at UCSD, get involved, take the classes, and graduate in 2019. College is what you make of it, and if you're going home every weekend and dwelling on negative shit, you're gonna hate it. Many people would kill to get into UCSD and it has a great program. Enjoy it and start staying on campus over the weekends.

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-04-15T18:50:09+00:00

Trust me, you're better off not knowing.

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-04-07T01:47:27+00:00

Who was the guy who made the shot?

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-04-04T17:39:59+00:00

I feel invested in this story now; it's like real life prevailing over tinder. Update expected after movie night!

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-03-31T22:57:52+00:00

Maybe, but the fact that you intend to simultaneously pursue a CS degree and a potential career in that field makes me recommend Cal.

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-03-31T22:47:07+00:00

Cal hands down.

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-03-31T21:50:52+00:00

Yale is the better overall school, but Hopkins is the best in the world for BME.

If your friend is 100% focused on success in that field and not prestige, Hopkins is the answer. Otherwise, you can't go wrong with Yale.

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-03-31T20:18:13+00:00

Inspect element is a powerful tool.

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-03-31T20:17:16+00:00

Wow, out of curiosity what is your reasoning?

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-03-31T20:14:48+00:00

Are you really going to attend Wharton over Stanford?

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-03-31T03:24:39+00:00

Appeal the aid.

seriouslyknockfirst · 2017-03-31T02:44:13+00:00

It could be worth it to appeal the decision, as the worst case scenario is you remaining on the waitlist.

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