<p>My son, interested in Accounting,but not 100% on his major, scored 1850 SAT, got in to SUNY Albany, Seton Hall, Baruch
What are opinions? Is Seton Hall worth the extra 8,000 a year? We have 2 other sons that will
attend college in future, so unsure and so is my son. Any feedback from parents of student of the above?
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<p>My experience is too old to be relevant, however, if were I, I pick Albany without shadow of doubt. No Seton Hall is not worth 8000 a year, to me.</p>
<p>I agree - Albany will be the closest to a “college experience” with good academics, plus the brand new building is wonderful. Baruch is also very good, but it’s essentially commuter.
Do you have the extra 8k? Or would they be debt? Is Seton Hall’s program AACSB accredited for accounting?
(If not, then NO it’s not worth it)
Does your son want/need smaller classes (more interactive/helps in staying motivated, closer relationship with professors)?</p>
<p>I don’t have extra $8,000… he is self disciplined, going to see Albany this weekend, but reading so many
mixed reviews on that school… thanks for replies!</p>
<p>If he is self disciplined and has good grades, he may want to try to get into the Honors College based on 1st semester grades. Or… he may email and see if he could get in as is but 1850 may be a bit short. That will help with the basic 1st year experience, more personalized attention, etc.
If you don’t have the $8,000 and he doesn’t need coddling, then Seton Hall would be a complete waste of money that you don’t have, ie., Seton Hall wouldn’t make sense for your son nor for your family.
Both Baruch and SUNY Albany are AACVSB accredited for accounting and SUNY Albany has a good reputation in that field.
… although I assume he’d much rather live in the Accounting Living-Learning community than commuting to Baruch!
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<p>So, OP, what did you decide? And why? This would be very useful to current students.</p>