<p>I am currently picking between these two schools and know that the comparison of their undergraduate business programs is popular and controversial, so if anyone has any comments, opinions, suggestions!</p>
<p>I was invited into Stern's Scholar Program and was offered a renewable $10,000 merit scholarship (making the yearly tuition around $36,000). However, Cornell is 30 minutes away from home and because I am an in-stater accepted into CALS, the cost to attend is $30,000 compared to the regular price of $46,000.</p>
<p>I realize that Cornell is, overall, the more prestigious institution. I also love its campus, but I do not view it as a complete necessity. And NYU certainly has its perks - New York City, a higher-ranked business school (and chance to be in honors), and more desirable internship opportunities. So hard to choose, please help!</p>
<p>personally, my friend is in stern scholars, 10 grand a year too, he doesn't like it at all, b/c this is the problem kiddo, Stern is great, but the rest of NYU isn't...with that said, u will have to be in classrooms with kids who are frankly not as talented as stern kids are (on average), at cornell, u will be sitting in classes with some of the brightest</p>
<p>go with the ivy league degree...much better in the long run..opens more doors..im telling you as a senior in AEM..it opens so many doors..best experience I ever had was transferring from arts to AEM.. almost all of the kids in AEM could have gotten into stern..i know at least 8 of my freinds that were accepted to stern - people want the ivy league...and I don't blame them</p>
<p>I'm an AEM student (freshman), and I absolutely love it. It was without a doubt the best possible scenario for me. The classes are great, and not overly difficult, but still challenge you. </p>
<p>My advice would be to go to Cornell. From the bottom of my heart, I feel as though it's the best situation for anyone in your position, regardless of individual preferences. There's no better place to study business (except maybe Wharton, though I seem to like AEM better than my friends at Wharton like their program).</p>
<p>Wow, that is a tough choice. My uncle is a recruiter for a large East Coast corporation and he goes to both schools when he makes his "rounds." While talking to him he spoke highly of both schools, with a slight advantage towards Cornell (knowing damn-well that I will be going there, hahaha).</p>
<p>Basically, you will be well off at either school, and I would say the most important thing to think about is the environment. Would you want to spend your undergraduate years in a big city or in a suburban atmosphere surrounded by natural beauty? This was a MAJOR factor for me because I will be (most likely) living near a big city later in life, so I did not want to exhaust my tolerance for it while I am 18-22. Just something else for you to think about!</p>