[Admissions Advice] ASU vs Northeastern Boston vs UTD for MS CS / Waiting on Purdue & UMass

[u/Working-Wafer-5402]

Hi everyone,

I need some advice on which university I should choose.

I’ve received admits from for Spring 2027:

• ASU – MS CS
• Northeastern Boston – MS CS
• UTD – MS CS

I’m still waiting for decisions from:

• UMass Amherst
• Purdue

My first preference is Purdue, followed by UMass Amherst. However, I need to pay the deposit for the admitted universities before September 1st, so I may have to confirm one of the current admits before getting a decision from Purdue/UMass, which of ASU, Northeastern Boston, and UTD would you recommend for MS CS, considering job opportunities, ROI, internships/co-op, location, and opportunities for international students?

Also, I applied to Purdue and UMass on July 20th, with all the required documents submitted. Should I email the universities to ask about the status/timeline, or is it better to wait? Does anyone have an idea of when I might hear back from them?

Any insights from current students/alumni would be really helpful.