I was wondering if anyone knew which university is better in the sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc...) or know which school has a higher percentage of students getting accepted to medical/dental school. I know Southwestern is known for being a liberal arts school but I'm not sure how strong they are in the sciences. If you could give suggestions or know of any links I would really appreciate it. Thank you.
2006-12-21 08:40:44 · 2 answers · asked by shih rips 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Both schools are great, but comparing them is really not fair. Southwestern is very tiny and therefore very limited in terms of funds. I just graduated from the University of Texas and I must tell you that the sciences are incredibly strong. The amount and vastness of science classes offered at a university catering to 52,000 students will far exceed those offered at a university with 4,000 (I'm not totally sure on the numbers). Texas is highly regarded in the academic community. It is also considered a 'public' ivy league university. Their engineering program is in the top 5 in the nation. The reason I mention this is because science is very closely linked to engineering. They also have a rare program called biomedical engineering. I have several friends who are still at Texas, many pre-med, who have all had success being accepted to medschools this semester. Good luck.
2006-12-21 12:30:36 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UT is a much better school: higher enrollment, more research dollars, prestigious faculty. Not to mention that Austin is a cultural and party mecca. However, if it's science or mathematics you're interested in, take a good look at Texas A&M. In these areas, A&M has no equal in the state. Texas Tech in Lubbock is a close runner-up.
2016-05-23 06:59:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋