CU Boulder or Syracuse University

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>With May 1st just around the corner, I'm trying to decide on which school to go to. I've narrowed down my list between CU Boulder and Syracuse.</p>

<p>I'm thinking of dual majoring in Engineering and Business (probably Entrepreneurship). I got into Syracuse's college of engineering and am Pre-Engineering at Boulder (College of Arts & Sciences first year, guaranteed transfer into college of engineering after first year). I know both schools have strong programs in those fields, so at an academic point of view, I'm at a standstill.</p>

<p>I've visited both campuses and loved them and the surrounding areas. I really like the small city/town feel even though I'm from NYC. The people at both campuses are very friendly and both schools have that "family" feel. I already have someone to room with at Syracuse and 1 or 2 of my friends are going to Boulder, so I won't necessarily be alone.</p>

<p>Only comparison between the two I have are from US News. Syracuse ranks higher in its business program (#38 vs #43) and as a National University(#62 vs #86), while Boulder ranks a great deal higher for its engineering program (#32 vs #65). I know rankings and academics aren't the only things that should be considered. (I was accepted to Purdue University, which is academically better than both, but I wasn't a fan of the school).</p>

<p>Both schools will cost me about the same, Syracuse may be just a few thousand cheaper, but that really isn't an issue. Being away from home isn't a problem either</p>

<p>Syracuse seems like the safer choice but I really think I'd enjoy attending CU Boulder. I was also thinking of just going to Boulder for my first year, seeing if I like it and if not, transferring to SU.</p>

<p>So if you guys were in my shoes, which school would you pick? What are your opinions on both schools?</p>

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<p>Both are good schools and you cannot go wrong. One thing we noticed about Syracuse on our tours is that a lot of students are pursuing multiple interests, i.e. dual majors, majors with two minors, and even a few triple majors or duals with a minor or two. DD will be a dual at Whitman and Newhouse this fall. I believe it is something about the students Syracuse attracts and the fact that Cuse encourages study across disciplines. Good luck with your decision.</p>

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<p>I noticed that as well, my sister and I were at an admitted students info session just the other day and they mentioned dual majors before they said anything about regular majors. </p>

<p>Anyone have info on both schools engineering programs? Anyone have experience with them? For instance, I know for Aerospace Engineering (interested in), Boulder would be the better choice, but how bout something like Mechanical or Civil?</p>