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[quote=Anonymous]PP.  CMU's location is fine but not as convenient as Pitt for those who live directly on campus.  CMU kids have to walk 15-20 minutes to get to what Pitt kids can get to in 5-10 (downtown Oakland amenities like chain restaurants, stores, popular bars).  The CMU kids who live in Shadyside might have different views, since that adjacent neighborhood has a shopping district.

Years ago, I also found their campus less aesthetically pleasing since they did not have buildings as interesting and inspiring as the Cathedral of Learning, William Pitt Union, and Frick Fine Arts building.  But that's very subjective.

I think kids from in-state are probably a bit more excited to attend CMU than OOSers who likely missed out on Ivies or MIT.  CMU STEM offers a bigger salary bump-up for local kids looking to leave Puttsburgh than other local options.  I've never understood the value proposition for humanities majors at CMU.  So I'd say the school seems a bit lopsided in its strengths.

I also think well-roundedness and inferred EQ help get people into the STEM majors at Ivies or MIT.  People who could realistically major in either STEM or non-STEM.  CMU students have more of a flavor of extreme geeking on the preferred STEM major/topic.  For example, the autonomous car R&D world is still being shaped almost two decades later by former CMU grads who worked together on DARPA challenge cars.

Some people find Pittsburgh's weather overcast/grey and cold compared to DMV.  I personally did not have concerns with the weather vs. MoCo, etc.  I think DMV summer humid heat is worse weather.  Again, a highly-subjective opinion, and some won't notice the difference.

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