Loans (UIC) or your parents have a big 529 plan (IIT) set up for you?

IIT is expensive. 

Wait whats a 529 plan? 

Never mind, I looked it up lol

I would recommend UIC as an undergrad it is beneficial to be in a larger university setting with all of the things a major university can offer.  IIT is a good place to finish your education but you should be careful of schools that tend to cloister their architecture programs.  You will meet more people outside of your program, which is a good thing, and have more opportunities to learn about what your future clients are up to at UIC.

good luck

Peter N

I respectfully disagree with Peter - IIT is a large university and can offer equal things to UIC - "You will meet more people outside of your program, which is a good thing, and have more opportunities to learn about what your future clients are up to at UIC." -- What?

Just to note I have first hand experience at both Universities 

Advantage of IIT is that it is a 5-year professional degree vrs 4+2 at UIC - So you could complete all studies in 5 years verses 6 - 5 Year BArch programmes deliver much more depth in topic than 4 years BAs/BSs

2nd advantage is that you can do a dual degree at IIT - such as BArch+MBA 

If you can afford IIT I would do it - IIT has a tradition of international links 

State Universities across Illinois and the US are being hit with funding cuts so while one may appear less tuition it can only do so by delivering less in educational quality - 

Ah alright, I appreciate the input. While I do agree and like the fact that I will meet more people in UIC, I actually don't want to be in a class with too many students, because I feel that I would be able to approach a professor and get help much easily in a class with lesser amount of students (so like the teacher to student ratio) but I'm not sure if that's actually how it works. 

Also from what I hear and see on the internet, IITs Barch program is ranked higher nationally then UICs, if that really means anything. 

Hi guys! 

I have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and I want to do a Master's degree in architecture, specifically in Chicago. There 2 institutes I am interested in. Among UIC and IIT, which college is best in the M.Arch program? 
I'm looking for a good university, a good program and a one that offers better future job opportunities or campus placements. So far IIT is my first option, but I really have doubts.

HELP please and thanks! :)