Dilemma: Study Computer Science at NYU or Polytech?

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<p>I have a dilemma here that im hoping i can figure out ASAP. I got accepted to both NYU and Polytechnic University in Brooklyn for Computer Science. While it is a no-brainer that NYU has the bigger, better, and greater reputation, I am uncertain of the quality of their Undergraduate Computer Science education.</p>

<p>Polytechnic University is a much smaller school with a lot lower standards and located in a shabby neigborhood but their computer science program is accredited by the abet while NYU's is not. </p>

<p>So my question to all of you is do i turn down an offer at NYU, where i got a very decent finaicial aid package btw(only about 4k in loans each year), and get what i assume is a better cs education? Or do i go to NYU although i am uncertain of the quality of their undergrad cs program?</p>

<p>I need some responses ASAP as the deadline to reply to both schools is May 1st!!! Thanks.</p>

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<p>Although polytech specializes in the field.. you do NOT want to go there. The social life totally sucks! everyone hates the school.. I pass by it every week cause I take extra classes at city tech (cuny near polytech) and just looking outside of the building is so depressing.. Just go to NYU.</p>

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<p>don't change your passion for glory..
if you are sure about what u wanna do, then why not go for it
i don't know much about polytech u., but you can have a good social life at small school pretty easily.
However, it is definitely true that NYU is a better school in general</p>

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<p>I’m going through the same situation nowadays ! which program is better? poly vs nyu !</p>

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<p>Go to NYU. Don’t go to Poly. What everyone is saying is true. I went there years ago and it was terrible. A lot of TAs that don’t speak English, no social scene AT ALL. Most kids live at home.</p>