sannuel

What would you choose: Stanford’s BioE vs UIUC’s ECE? I (unofficially, but almost surely) got admissions from those two universities. I am seeking your advice in choosing the institution for my doctorate program. I am interested in bio-electronics, particular in medical imaging. I think Stanford has (slightly) better reputation in engineering, but I do not think that bio-electronics of Stanford’s BioE is better than that of UIUC’s ECE. Actually, I think the opposite: UIUC’s ECE has better programs, faculty members, and reputation in bio-electronics, compared to Stanford’s BioE. (If I am interested in bio-mechanics, synthetic biology, or bio-informatics, I would choose Stanford over UIUC) But, if I concern other things like weather, environment, Silicon valley, and so forth, choosing Stanford over UIUC seems more better decision. Can you give me some advice?