mango13

I've just found out I've received funding at both Penn State and UT-Austin. PSU's funding is slightly more, but both are comparable. Does anyone have any advice on the prestige/program, or which one to attend? UT would be nice because it's close to my family, would be a heck of a lot warmer, and would be easier for my SO to get to. But PSU actively pursued me and I feel like they really want me to attend, whereas UT is so competitive, I'm worried I'll get lost with the number of students. Thanks for any help and congrats everyone!

I'm also considering the MEng program. But, I was accepted with a partial fellowship and a stipend that would make the cost a little more doable. And with current life situations, a one year program is pretty enticing. Do you think the MEng degree is well respected enough to find a good job afterwords? Or to continue with a PhD? I have a funded MS offer from another lesser ranked school and I want to make sure it is the right decision to go slightly in debt for a degree from Cornell, when I could go to another school for free. Any suggestions?