BYU vs. Syracuse reputation?

College Search & Selection
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<p>Though I've been waitlisted at Columbia, it looks like I'm down to deciding between Brigham Young University and Syracuse for my undergraduate education. They're both ranked at #62 on the US News & World Report's list, and I'd double-major in Communication and Environmental Science at either. Syracuse's comm program is better-known, but I get the impression that BYU is more appealing to grad schools.</p>

<p>Could anyone give me advice on which would be better for me to pick if I hope to enter a highly competitive journalism program for grad school (possibly at Columbia or Stanford)? </p>

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<p>There is a HUGE difference in the environment of the two schools. BYU is a Mormon college with extremely strict codes of conduct, dress etc. Syracuse is more of a party type of school. Go to the place where you feel you’d fit in best and be most comfortable. </p>

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<p>I’m aware of the differences, and both have their pros and cons. I think I could be happy at either, so what’s most important to me is which would look best on my grad school applications.</p>