University of Richmond, Oberlin College or University of Kansas?

[mcalderon94]

Hi! This is my first topic

My name is Miguel Angel, I live in Peru and I applied to the universities listed in the title (Richmond, Oberlin and Kansas) with the Fulbright asociation in Lima. I also applied to others (University of Gonzaga and Kettering Universities), but I believe those three are the best ones.

I want to major in Computer Science, and I have been accepted at those universities.

I have been reviewing the Computer Science program and departmetns in each of those 3 universities, but I would like to hear opinions about which of those would be best to attend. Which has the best program?

Apparently Richmond is the most selective and recognised of the three, but I think their CS program is not so strong. Kansas is the only one that appears in the top 100 ranking of Computer Science programs..

Anyway, if any of you has some comments that may help me I would really appreciate it.

Greetings from Lima

ps: How is my English? If there is any mistake forgive me, I hope I have no problems in the future

[uclacolumbia]

KU.

[Pauli]

KU, because it's a larger program (i.e., more choices in what to specialize in), and it has a dedicate CS program (i.e., it's not merged with another similar discipline like math or electrical engineering).

[mcalderon94]

Thank you I think KU is the best option too if we are talking about computer science programs. I think I will be attending KU.

[OH YEAH]

You want to "major" in Computer Science? You applied to liberal arts schools (Richmond, Oberlin)? Is this for undergrad or for grad? If you are applying for undergrad, go to Richmond or Oberlin!

[twyllflameheart]

Assuming this is for undergrad. As a graduating computer science major at Oberlin College, I highly recommend it. That said, this is a forum for graduate studies, and Oberlin doesn't have a graduate program, so you might not find the information you're looking for here. Good luck!

[mcalderon94]

Thank you for your comments.

And yes, this is for undergrad and I want to major at Computer Science. As I said, I live in Peru and applied through the Fulbright asociation in Lima. I had limited options to apply and I chose Richmond and Oberlin even when they are liberal arts colleges, because they had better recognition and were more selective.

KU has offered me a great scholarship (for my situation) and I would only have to pay 12000 dollars annualy. I am still waiting for the finantial aid packages of Richmond and Oberlin, and depending on that I will choose which to attend. Anyways, I believe KU is the best option for my major, but as I have read hear Oberlin is recommended too and I used to place Richmond on the top of my list because of tis recognition (but their science department is not that good).

I will keep you updated with my options and final decision.

Greetings from Lima!

Edited April 17, 2012 by mcalderon94