Ohio EE vs. Clemson EE

[glycine76]

I have a really hard choice to make. Now I have a admission from Ohio State University (MS in EE, no financial aid), admission from University of Clemson( PhD in EE, RA) and admissions from University of Kentucky(PhD, waiting for financial aid). I found myself in a dilemma. Ohio State is a very top university and I am so excited it admit me, but it only offered me a master program without funding. My ultimate goal is to earn a phd degree. If I choose ohio state, I will not only have to undergo a two-year self-supported graduate studies, which means a lot of money, but applying PhD again in two years later. Since it's a really decent school, it will be a pity not to go there. On the other hand, Clemson is, well, perhaps not as good as Ohio State, but I can directly pursue my phd degree with benefit. I hope I can get some advice from others, from a new perspective maybe.

[glycine76]

Hello? Any suggestions?

[HassE]

I have a really hard choice to make. Now I have a admission from Ohio State University (MS in EE, no financial aid), admission from University of Clemson( PhD in EE, RA) and admissions from University of Kentucky(PhD, waiting for financial aid). I found myself in a dilemma. Ohio State is a very top university and I am so excited it admit me, but it only offered me a master program without funding. My ultimate goal is to earn a phd degree. If I choose ohio state, I will not only have to undergo a two-year self-supported graduate studies, which means a lot of money, but applying PhD again in two years later. Since it's a really decent school, it will be a pity not to go there. On the other hand, Clemson is, well, perhaps not as good as Ohio State, but I can directly pursue my phd degree with benefit. I hope I can get some advice from others, from a new perspective maybe.

I've said this a few times, i'd go to uClemson. You have your support and your PhD degree there. Guess what, if you go there and decide that your extremely not happy, leave with your masters and move on to elsewhere. For all you know you might love it. No school wants you to be there if your not happy. After your masters you can apply to OSU or anywhere else.

However, having said that. Check out OSU and UClemson and their campus. If you go to Clemson and are depressed just being there. DO NOT GO! Spend the money and go to OSU, at least you'll be happy.