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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are you trying to start a fight?

Setting aside COA, I would pick UVA for most majors because it has about half the undergraduate population and Charlottesville is a better college town. For engineering, however, I would probably go UMD[/quote]

:lol: OP here, definitely not trying to start a fight. We are OOS for UVA, and in state for UMD. I did visit in my younger days and it always felt lack luster to me in terms of culture and the college experience. It felt like an extension of Smalltimore.

What about career services and companies that work with both schools? Someone mentioned UMD is good for DC internships, what about in VA? I'm not as familiar with UVA outcomes. 
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At any school, your kid will have to take ownership of their ability to get good career outcomes. UMD just hosted a large career fair this week, so the website will have fresh info. I don't have the link yet you can Google if you want to learn more.

My understanding is that the schools are generally comparable on career help and offerings. But you will find the schools within the larger university will differ. My kid is in the AGNR school and has an outstanding advisor who alerts students to opportunities. Due to this, my kid made contacts and had their mind opened up to a whole new possibility of focus within their major.

If your kid doesn't look for opportunity or develop relationships with those who can alert them to opportunities, then they will falter. If your kid can take ownership, they will be fine at either school.

It sounds like money is not an issue? I really like the price of UMD, I must admit.

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