M.Eng. University of Michigan vs MS Northeastern University

[Jackal1408]

I got admits from University of Michigan- Ann Arbor for M.Eng. in Manufacturing Engineering and Northeastern University(Boston) for MS in Industrial Engineering for Fall 2017. 

Advantages of UMich- 

1. Better University- ranked 2nd in the US(https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/industrial-engineering-rankings)
2. Better location for getting a job in manufacturing
3. Cheaper cost of living 

Advantages of Northeastern-

1. It is an M.S. degree, so I think it would be easier for me to get an RA/TA as compared to M.Eng.
2. Slightly cheaper tuition(difference is around $3000, so not a big deal)
3. I have been accepted to the Gordon Engineering Leadership program(http://www.northeastern.edu/gordonleadership/), which means that a company would sponsor me for the Gordon program and allow me to do a paid internship with them. Since I am an international student, I will need to find the company myself.

At the moment, I am 90% inclined towards the University of Michigan since I like their curriculum more and it's more prestigious. My final objective is to find a job and not to do a PhD. I have not been offered any financial aid by either of the two. 

I would be glad to get your feedback, especially if there are any reasons why I should not choose the University of Michigan. Also, if there is an international student in this forum who has studied in the Gordon Leadership program, please let me know.

 

[Jackal1408]

I have made my decision. I have got an admit to the Tauber Program in the University of Michigan which gives guaranteed highly paid internships in addition to courses on leadership and operations. 

Michigan it is!

Edited March 28, 2017 by Jackal1408