<p>I know this comparison has probably come up before, but I really need some help deciding. </p>
<p>My criteria are: a good education, healthy atmosphere, good job placement, excellent undergrad research opportunities.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance. Any opinion is appreciated. Just say why you think its better and on what you based ur opinion.</p>
<p>I don't know too much about Columbia, but I do know that Cornell has great opportunities for undergraduate research. I had a meeting with a physics professor who was extremely nice and helpful. I think this typifies the amount of care the professors are willing to put into their undergraduates, especially since it is mostly and undergraduate college!</p>