UT-Austin vs UW-Madison [MS Computer Science]

[thedreamykind]

Hi All,

 

I've narrowed down my choices to these two, for MS Computer Science. I'm interested in Machine Learning / NLP, but this may change based on what kind of exposure I get once I start grad school. Based on the information I've been able to gather, I see these as the pros of each -

 

UT-Austin

• Cheaper tuition
• Better weather (I'm from India, and not used to extreme cold)
• Better internship/job opportunities (but shouldn't be a problem from Wisconsin either)
• Live music 

UW-Madison

• Has a reputation as a research school. No differentiation between MS and PhD applicants. 
• Easier to get TA/RA appointments. 
• Smaller intake?

So far I've been unable to decide between the two. Any pointers would be appreciated.

 

Thanks! 

 

PS - Mods, I've also posted this in the April 15th forum, but this looks like a better place. Let me know if you want me to delete either post.