Fordham University VS University of Miami

Colleges and Universities A-Z Fordham University
1

<p>Hello everyone,</p>

<p>I have an important decision to make. I have the possibility the either go to UM School of Business next fall or the Fordham University Gabelli school of business.</p>

<p>I am confused because on National rankings from USnews it says that UM is better than Fordham, but while I look up the best undergraduate business program rankings, Fordham is the list while UM is not. </p>

<p>Could you tell me please which one is better than the other and why?
Campus and dorms?
Which one will better prepare me for the world of work?
Which has a better alumni connections?
Which has a higher Median Starting Salary?
Opportunity for internship and jobs?</p>

2

<p>I wish I could help you with this it’s a great thread I hope someone answer’s it. The only thing I can tell you is that I go to the prep at Fordham and a majority of the dorms are great and rather modern with views of Martyr’s lawn or the bronx.</p>

3

<p>Ok thanks for the answer. I didn’t applied there yet. The deadline is on June 1st but I think that Fordham take only 5% of transfer student so I’m still hesitating to apply even if I’m a strong student.</p>

4

<p>For a start:</p>

<p>Buss. School BW-Undergrd USN&WR BW-grad Forbes-grad
Fordham U 49 89 N/R 55</p>

<p>U Miami 61 70 N/R 59</p>

<p>BW is Bussiness Week.</p>

<p>Hard to tell, both Bussiness Week and Forbes rate Fordham’s Gabelli higher, but USN&WR rates U-Miami higher.</p>

<p>Do you want to work in the east, northeast? take Fordham. Want to work in the southeast? U-Miami</p>

5

<p>Fordham is far superior to Miami because of our world class academic and internship opportunities.</p>

6

<p>Fordham business students get internships with international/national firms. I think it is easier to move with that experience if you want to. Also, fyi, you wont need a car at Fordham.</p>

7

<p>There is something else to consider: U of Miami is THE school in Miami and the highest rated school in Florida. We visited UM for my D and it was the ONLY school there I knew was on the same level of good schools in the northeast. It is VERY DIFFERENT in feel and vibe than going to a school in the Northeast; they have hurricane parties and crocs in the school pond. In Florida, a UM diploma is gold even though it is an urban school like Fordham. Fordham shares turf with two academic giants: NYU and Columbia. UM does not have that kind of intense local competition.</p>

<p>The bussiness schools rankings are too close to call, but I can really say UM could be a better choice if you plan on working in the southeast. Staying in the north, northeast? Fordham has the bussiness rep. that UM doesn’t.</p>