SUMMARY
The discussion centers on the comparison between Penn State Erie and Rutgers University for a Mechanical Engineering degree. While Penn State University generally ranks higher, the reputation of its satellite campuses, such as Erie, is questioned. A key point is that Penn State allows full credit transfer to its main campus at University Park, but the user discovered that transferring from Erie to University Park is not feasible without reevaluation, effectively starting anew at the junior year. This raises concerns about the value of a degree from Penn State Erie compared to Rutgers.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of college transfer policies
- Familiarity with Mechanical Engineering degree requirements
- Knowledge of university ranking systems
- Awareness of community college credit transfer processes
NEXT STEPS
- Research the Mechanical Engineering program specifics at Rutgers University
- Investigate the credit transfer policies of Penn State Erie
- Explore the implications of attending a satellite campus versus a main campus
- Review student experiences and outcomes from both Penn State Erie and Rutgers University
USEFUL FOR
Prospective Mechanical Engineering students, academic advisors, and anyone evaluating the benefits of attending satellite campuses versus main campuses in higher education.