Congratulation for the admission
I will help you the all details that I have. I'm experienced professional in operational excellence. Also, I will pursue career either in strategy or enhance career further to supply chain. I usually travel to the USA for workshops. I have been travelling to Smeal since 2011 for its supply chain program in the Executive center who has really rigorous programs in that field and strong. Last year I added one day before workshop to attend an MBA class which was a supply chain class with professor who by chance was the instructor in my first day in the workshop in the Executive center. While he was really knowledge, the content of the class was so basic. This signaled me to review the courses content between both schools (Smeal and Fisher) not only in supply chain field. I spent lunch hr with supply chain student who told me directly that they consider Fisher their rival in the region.
The supply chain courses are more diverse. No one can deny that Smeal has good reputation in Supply chain and recruitment. Also Fisher gives you opportunity to do exchange program outside US, something I like to have. But Smeal does not have one. I like the State college where Smeal locates. I heard the same about Fisher in Columbus, OH.
Honestly, if I were you, I'd write Carey off your list. Its supply chain is not up to the same of either Smeal or Fisher. But this is my opinion.
What I like in you that you almost know your direction. So I urge you to go both websites and review in details the following:
1- The courses content in the field you want to learn. Ask yourself: Are those courses talk directly to my need and desire? Put your thoughts in a paper or Excel sheet.
2- The overall employment stats in both. I can remember that Smeal was lower than Fisher.
3- Email each school for more info if you want.
You need to weigh your financial status. You need to compare between salaries in both schools after graduation.
I wish you the best