I am debating on whether to go here, syracuse, or binghamton. Binghamton is the cheapest (10k) and syracuse and osu is the same (19k without loans). I dont know if going to OSU is worth it for the education. I live in NY and its 9 hrs away. Syracuse is only 4 hrs. Can you help me with the pros and cons for either?
Tough choice. Fisher is generally regarded as a better business school than Whitman (although it is excellent). However, Syracuse has stronger connections to NY employers. So, if you want to work in the Northeast after graduation, then Syracuse probably is the better choice. Because Syracuse is private, and OSU is largely known for football, Syracuse is often perceived as better; however that perception is not particularly accurate. If you are willing to work almost anywhere (but especially the Midwest) then the nod goes to OSU.
This all assumes that you are a direct admit to Fisher. If not, then I would choose Syracuse.