UIUC MCS Vs Purdue MS CS

[kalai_nalla]

I got admitted into UIUC MCS and Purdue MS CS as of now ! I am really confused between both. Following are the factors that I am considering,

1. Rank of the dept

2. Time required to complete the degree

3. Part time jobs, TA/RA

4. Cost of living

5. Does thesis or non-thesis matters ?

6. Placement scenario

I am not planning for a Phd anytime later. I am kind of inclining to UIUC MCS but I heard this course is not as selective as Purdue MS CS. Please share your suggestions !

[weninger]

The most important thing that you should understand is that at UIUC, MS in CS != MCS.

MCS is a professional masters program. Coursework only, no thesis, no research. MS in CS at UIUC (and probably Purdue) is admitted and treated exactly like the PhD (with obvious MS != PhD differences). Many PhD students get an MS on the way.

So, this is incomparable... sorry :-)