What would you choose: Stanford’s BioE vs UIUC’s ECE?

[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?

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Have you visited both schools? The visit is extremely helpful in seeing how schools fit your personality in my opinion.