UVA vs Penn State

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Penn State is more well known than UVA. My west coast friends dont really care too much about UVA - for them - its just a state school

I’m from the Northeast and would not have known the difference between Penn State and UVA. Both are good state schools. I only learned recently that Wisconsin is also a good state school.

Most people know Berkeley, UCLA and UMich.

[Anonymous]

I would let your kid decide.

Living in VA, I would assume your kid didn’t get into UVA if he went to Penn State.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would let your kid decide.

Living in VA, I would assume your kid didn’t get into UVA if he went to Penn State.

+1

[Anonymous]

Personal preference although Penn State is recognized as the better school for engineering majors.

Nobody who knows higher education would look down on a Penn State University Park (main campus) student.

My reaction to one in OP's situation who chose Penn State over U Virginia would be that that person wanted a change in location, preferred a very large school, and probably is a major in engineering.

[Anonymous]

Where are these claims for the supposed rankings of engineering programs coming from? Is this USNWR?

Just reconnected with a California friend whose son did systems engineering at UVA and now has a great job. I don’t think there’s much to choose between PSU and UVA if cost is off the table tbh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC got into UVa ( in state) and Penn State ( safety) with merit - so tuition is roughly the same.

For STEM major - which school is better? DC’s school counsellor is recommending we seriously consider Penn State.

Any first hand experience at Penn State?

People here in NOVA are really in a bubble where they think the VA schools are always the best option for any kid. I think penn state and UVA would both be great and your kid should pick where they feel most drawn to/where they’d fit in best. There is no clear winner here. They’re both great options.

[Anonymous]

This is daft.

[Anonymous]

Everyone knows UVA is superior, but Penn State is a fine school. Some prefer beer over wine.

[Anonymous]

If you base the decision on campus hiring alone - in terms of # and diversity of companies hiring on campus - Penn State >>> UVA

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Penn State is more well known than UVA. My west coast friends dont really care too much about UVA - for them - its just a state school

Nice try.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you base the decision on campus hiring alone - in terms of # and diversity of companies hiring on campus - Penn State >>> UVA

Cite?

[Anonymous]

If you choose Penn State and later change your major or plans for the future, missing out on the brand uptick you'd get from a UVA education wouldn't be immaterial.

[Anonymous]

I think Penn State has a more widespread set of alumni, where UVA is very local. I'd go Penn State all the way.

[Anonymous]

Did he tour both campuses? Attend admitted student days?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Penn State is more well known than UVA. My west coast friends dont really care too much about UVA - for them - its just a state school

I am a VT alum, but this is just not true. Come on.