Which university is better for an MS in computer engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology or the University of Cincinnati?

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If you are thinking of pursuing research-based MS, then you have to consider whether your choice of institute will have the professor or lab where you want to work on your research. You also need to ensure if they will provide you with funds so you don&rsquo;t have the burden of paying the tuition for the degree. If you look at their rankings, both are ranked at 79th place in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs rankings by US News and World Report. 

If you have completed your education as an undergraduate in the computer science or engineering department, then you will have only a few classes. You won&rsquo;t get much value out of it as there will be very few classes teaching you advanced topics that you are keen to learn. In the other classes, you will be learning things you have studied or had a glance at earlier. The rankings of institutes are based on many factors that may or may not be important to you, so you should rather focus on aspects that are of significance to you.

The master's degree usually is 30 credits and you may complete the degree in 2 years or before too if you are not thinking of pursuing the Ph.D. The classes you take with this period may not have full effect if you consider entering the industry.Here are the program details of both the colleges for you to compare:


	
		
			University of Cincinnati
			Illinois Institute of Technology
		
		
			Program
			M.SC (Computer Engineering)
			M.ENG (Computer Engineering)
		
		
			Tuition Fees
			USD13,105/Year
			USD45,447/Year
		
		
			Exam Scores (Average)
			IELTS-7.5 TOEFL-100 SAT-1230 ACT-26
			IELTS-7.5 TOEFL-105 SAT-1320 ACT-28
		
		
			Research Universities rankings (Forbes)
			#152
			#111
		
		
			Top Recruiters
			General Electric Aviation, University of Cincinnati, General Electric Co., The Kroger Company, etc.
			6COM.Inc, Allscripts, Amazon, Antra Inc, Black Phoenix, Deloitte, etc.
		
	


The tuition cost of the programs is also an important aspect you should consider while choosing your college.The University of Cincinnati being a public institute offers a lot of resources in placing you in the computer engineering industry. Illinois Institute of Technology may be very expensive for you if they do not have enough funds for your education. Whichever institute costs you less will reduce your burden of debt so that may be the best choice considering the financial aspect. The decision is yours to make keeping in mind the factors which are of utmost importance to you.

Expense Type	Average Cost (INR)	Equivalent (USD)
Housing Cost	₹ 10.47 Lakhs	USD 11700
Food	₹ 4.2 Lakhs	USD 4700
Transportation	₹ 1.79 Lakhs	USD 2000
Personal and Miscellaneous	₹ 3.13 Lakhs	USD 3500
Books and supply	₹ 83,189	USD 930
Other Fees	₹ 1.76 Lakhs	USD 1966
Total Cost	₹ 22.18 Lakhs	USD 24796

Category	Details
Academic Requirement	Bachelor Degree from a regionally accredited School.
English Proficiency Score	TOEFL: 80 \| IELTS: 6.5 \| Duolingo: 115
Document Required	Online Application Form Bachelor Degree Official Transcripts Resume/CV Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Financial Proof English Proficiency Score
Total Credit	30 Credits
Course Duration	9 Months
Application Fees	No Application Fees
Application Link	Apply Here

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing Cost	₹1086696 (USD 11700)
Food	₹436536 (USD 4700)

Event	Application Date
Application Deadline For Summer Intake	~~Sep 1, 2025~~ - ~~Mar 15, 2026~~
Last Day to Submit Financial Documentation for Summer intake	~~Apr 1, 2026~~
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	Sep 1, 2025 - Jun 15, 2026
Last Day to Submit Financial Documentation for Fall intake	Jul 7, 2026
Application Deadline For Spring Intake	Jul 1, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026
Last Day to Submit Financial Documentation for Spring intake	Dec 1, 2026

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