I have admits to UCF and George Mason University for MS in CS. Which should I consider considering internships, jobs, location, expenses and course??

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I have admits to UCF and George Mason University for MS in CS. Which should I consider considering internships,  jobs, location, expenses and course??

Arjun Aravind · Answer

George Mason University is ranked similar to UCF, and the difference in the quality of education you receive at both these universities won't be a lot either. However, UCF located in Orlando is 31.5% less expensive than Fairfax, where GMU is located. So this difference in your cost of living can help you save more as well. The tuition costs may also be lesser for UCF than it is for GMU, hence on an overall scale, you would save more in UCF than you would in GMU.
The average salary in Virginia for CS grads would be around 88k USD per year, and that in Florida can be around 85K USD per year. Considering the living costs, again you may be living a more comfortable life in Florida than VA. Job opportunities would be similar for such universities, it will depend a lot on your networking skills!
In safety aspects, you should be fine as long as you choose your neighbourhood carefully, and live in gated communities with good security. However, if you wish to compare the two places, Orlando is a much more notorious place than Fairfax, with its crime stats going well above the national average. You should talk to seniors/alumni who have lived in and around the campus to know which would be the best option for you!
You can learn more about UCF here- https://yocket.com/universities/university-of-central-florida-2613 and GMU here- https://yocket.com/universities/george-mason-university-915
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