Computer Science or Computer Engineering?

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Originally Posted by KRibordy

Hey guys. I'm a senior, and I've pretty much decided on attending Purdue University. I'm not too sure what program or major I want to go into, though. Up until now, I was completely set on computer science. After all, I'd taken a few classes on it and really like programming. My brother just came home from college for the weekend and told me to consider computer engineering.

I realize that the programs probably mean different things at different colleges, but what do you guys think?

I'm the team's programmer, and I really have fun with that. My question is would computer science or computer engineering be closer to what we do here at first?

I say screw Purdue, go to Kettering!!! Just from reading your post you will love the CS program, trust me, I know. Plus you learn Java for your first two years, which in case you haven't been following FIRST news is a supported language next year for the C-Rio. Kettering also has amazing Co-Ops with companies starting Freshman Year (mandatoryish). I'm very biased, I know, but just remember that I chose between Purdue and Kettering, and Kettering is better in so many ways, such as Scholarships.