<p>which is the better school?</p>
<p>Hands Down.</p>
<p>Yes. Fordham--hands down.</p>
<p>i know that unswr isnt the gold standard for college rankings but let's just say Hofstra isn't on the list for the best colleges in america and fordham is...</p>
<p>We Are Fordham!!!</p>
<p>What do you want to study? If Hofstra has your major, then go there.</p>
<p>Determine your interests and then consider your college choices from the bottom up: Find the faculty and campus resources that will support your work best, and then worry (though only a little) about the cafeteria food and the local weather. Maybe there's an excellent department in your major in an otherwise average school somewhere. No knock intended on FU, though; I am very happy that my son is fortunate to be entering the Global Business Honors Program there this coming fall on a four-year ROTC scholarship.</p>
<p>Fordham is the better academic choice over Hofstra. There's no comparison. Hofstra is safety school for most applicants; it always has been... But, if you prefer being in the suburbs on LI - which has a lot to offer in terms of entertainment, proximity to the beach, shopping - then head for Hofstra, but I think you'll need a car, preferably, to help you get around quicker. Hofstra has always had the reputation as a party school, but that could have changed over the years...</p>