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Originally Posted by Chris Fultz
Of course you should go to Purdue.
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Except for this year and a few of the past years, if you come to U of I, we kick Purdue's butt in Football
But no really, Rutgers vs. Purdue wise, they're both awesome schools. The main thing why I chose out of state, which was a big decision for me, aside money and rankings, was the fact that going out of state, meant a whole new experience for me. New people, new things, new environment. Which I think is really awesome, I got to expand my network immensely.
One thing I tell people (I'm a tour guide) is that no matter where they go, carefully examine potential career paths besides those that you chose. I was always interested in Computer Engineering/Aerospace Engineering vs. Computer Science, so coming to U of I, I was comforted knowing that I could switch in and go on a different path if I chose to.
Also grad school is a biggy, CS - AI at U of I is pretty good.
A lot of that research you'll have to find out on your own, but you're asking good questions already, target them at admissions offices.