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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hey guys, I didn't mean Harvard was best for CS.  I meant CMU for CS has Harvard-level prestige.  That seemed pretty clear to me and still does upon re-reading my previous post but if it wasn't clear enough I apologize.

It was intended to be a comparison for someone who clearly didn't know CMU and I presumed might not know MIT or Caltech's significance either.[/quote]

People have been saying in CS, prestige doesn't matter.  A CS degree from a state university is just as good as a CS degree from Harvard.  So, I am confused by all the posters who claim a CMU CS degree is worth the cost because it is like getting a Harvard degree in CS.  So, what is the difference between a state university CS degree and a CMU CS degree?  [/quote]

CMU SCS is really, really hard and the kids come in with an average SAT of 1570.  Employers know they are selecting from an extremely talented group that is willing to put in the effort to succeed.  Also, the peer networking is very solid for the same reason.

Stanford, UCB, and MIT are obviously world-class, and I might choose them based upon other considerations.  But, I think the CMU SCS is the best education and cohort for CS.[/quote]

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