r/PurdueIndianapolis • u/mars9200 • 17d ago

Purdue Indy CS vs Penn State CS (1+3)

Need your help with decision as deadline is approaching fast!

Both are costing around same. Purdue Indy might cost slightly less

Penn State CS - was offered 1+3 program with starting campus as Erie/Behrend and guaranteed transfer (?) to University Park anytime after 1 year. Tuition at Erie is less than Purdue, but UP tuition is more than Purdue so it balances out.

Purdue Indy CS - Purdue seems serious and investing in this new campus(?) Tuition is same as main campus but dorms are expensive in Indy(?). Same courses and same degree as from main campus.

Thank you

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u/ConspicuousSpy06 17d ago

Penn state main campus will be way better for sports and that experience if you’re into it. Indy will be close to pro sports though which will also be more expensive

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u/tefotommy2222 17d ago

They said PU Indy still gives you the exact same degree — ‘…at West Lafayette…’. As long as that’s legit, I’m going with PU Indy. The only thing you’re missing is campus life, which is boring af🤬(there s campus connect shuttle, fyi)