<p>So lately I've had to choose between cooper union and columbia. I'm a engineer and for grad. school, I would like to attend the financial engineering program at Columbia. Cooper is tuition free and FU is going to cost a ridiculous 43,000$.</p>
<p>As a far as reputation goes, does Columbia recognize Cooper?</p>
<p>Cooper Union is amazing for engineering, and it's hard to argue against having absolutely no undergraduate debt versus 160k+. However, the Columbia name is definitely something to put on the mantlepiece, and would probably offer a much more complete undergraduate experience. Though I admit I know absolutely nothing about Cooper Union. </p>
<p>What do your parents say about this? Is handling the cost of Columbia all right with them? Or is money tight? Even if it wasn't, zero tuition is hard to argue against.</p>
<p>Weigh your options carefully, and good luck.</p>
<p>Cooper is tuition free, but room, board, and fees, add up to apparently something close to 20,000. Which is not 45, but not 0, either.</p>
<p>I'm currently doing an internship at Cooper Union and I am definately enjoying myself. The school is great- small, but great! Also, it's a REALLY difficult school, especially if your are a Chem ENG. or Mech ENG major. Think of what kind of school you want to go to? And as far as reputation, if you plan on staying in New York, your Cooper Union Eng. degree will take you far. The school is highly respected in NY, even moreso than SEAS. However, once out of NY, Cooper loses it's repuation because it is such a small school. But, the people in the engineering field (employers, which are the people who matter) who actually know what Cooper Union is about will definately respect your degree.
And the free tuition is UNBEATABLE!</p>
<p>You referred to the word "SEAS" in your last post. What do you mean by that?</p>
<p>SEAS stands for "School of Engineering and Applied Sciences"-- it's an acronym used at many universities for their engineering school, but in this case he specifically is referring to Columbia's.</p>