Brandeis CS vs. GMU CS vs. UPitt CS vs. Penn State CS Eng (main campus)

[Anonymous]

Brandeis CS vs. GMU CS vs. UPitt CS vs. Penn State CS Eng (main campus)? Which would you choose?

[Anonymous]

I'm in the field. The only one that's never come across my desk or otherwise come up is Brandeis. Not saying it's not a good school, but it doesn't enter my radar.

By otherwise come up, I mean that a lot of universities contribute to technical projects that are well-known, and that (inadvertently) helps build their reputation in industry. For example when speaking of GNU, you think MIT because that software project originated there.

[Anonymous]

Why Brandeis?

[Anonymous]

Nothing's wrong with Brandis. It's just a little odd in the mix.

Jewish?

[Anonymous]

Oh good grief - this ask is ridiculous

[Anonymous]

Pitt or Penn State main campus; then GMU. Forget Brandeis.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Pitt or Penn State main campus; then GMU. Forget Brandeis.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why Brandeis?

OT for CS, but our kid had it because it on the list for natural science, because it is larger than your normal SLAC/LAC, near a large city and they just liked the vibe/campus.
For kids looking under 10K outside to T20, the pickings are slim.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Pitt or Penn State main campus; then GMU. Forget Brandeis.

+1

+1 DC loves Pitt.

[Anonymous]

My kid is a freshman at Pitt in CS and really likes it. Too soon to tell how it will play out in the job market. I am guessing Pitt and Penn State have fairly comparable programs—although Pitt has a separate computing school and I think Penn State’s CS is in engineering. The schools appeal to different kids. Mine loves the urban setting of Pittsburgh and has really enjoyed exploring the city. He has found a great combination of students serious about studies with having a little fun (without feeling the need to join Greek life if not one’s thing).

[Anonymous]

Never heard of Brandeis for CS. Pitt has serious street cred.

[Anonymous]

Penn State if you can afford it then gmu to stay in state for savings. I wouldn't spend extra to go to Pitt out of state.

[Anonymous]

Is this for OOS? Can't imagine CS for Brandeis over NEU, or even try UMass or WPI.

If you are a Penn resident, Pitt and/or Penn St. make more sense.

But really odd choice of schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Penn State if you can afford it then gmu to stay in state for savings. I wouldn't spend extra to go to Pitt out of state.

Hm.. IMO Pitt > Penn State for CS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Penn State if you can afford it then gmu to stay in state for savings. I wouldn't spend extra to go to Pitt out of state.

Hm.. IMO Pitt > Penn State for CS.

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