<p>Obviously they are very different schools, but they are both in NY and have similar applicant stats although NYU is more selective.
Which would you say is the 'better' school? Why?</p>
<p>Fordham will give you a traditional and well-rounded liberal arts education, whereas NYU lets you major in Comic Book Creation. That’s the main difference academically, although I’d guess that classes at Fordham are more likely to be smaller and professors more interested in their students. </p>
<p>Socially, Fordham is superior (at least at Rose Hill–I can’t speak for students’ experiences at LC). The students are connected in one campus, the freshmen dorms are conducive to finding and making friends, and the population strikes me as friendlier and more welcoming. NYU’s problem is that there is no central campus–you’re basically like a commuter student who decided to get an apartment in NYC and go to class. This appeals to some, but I would argue that Fordham Lincoln Center offers the same appeal but within a central campus.</p>
<p>If at all possible, the best thing to do is visit the schools. Each school has a different vibe. NYU is a wonderful college located in the heart of Greenwich Village, a great area of NYC to be in. However, the school really has no campus and the feel and size of the school were not what my S was looking for in a college experience. For him, Fordham RH was the best of all worlds - a beautiful, traditional campus with small classes and easy access to Manhattan. The RH campus is in the Bronx, which has some fun things to do, but it is about 40 minutes from Manhattan. Fordham also has a large core curriculum which he enjoyed for the most part, but some people may find to be cumbersome. We did not visit Fordham LC as my S is a business major which is only offered at RH. While NYU is a more competitive, more highly ranked school for my S it came down to fit and a gut feeling that Fordham was the right place for him. And he was right. But does have a friend who very happy at NYU as well. Neither school is “better”; you really need to look and decide where you feel most comfortable and where you want to spend the next 4 years.</p>
<p>rose hill is really 40 minutes from manhattan? wow!</p>
<p>No Rose Hill is about 20 minutes on the incredibly safe, clean Metro North trains that run on a great schedule.</p>
<p>You’re obviously going to get biased answers because this is posted on the Fordham forum.
But in my opinion, Fordham doesn’t even remotely compare to NYU. I’ve dreamed of going to NYU since I was a little kid, but wound up not applying because I knew I would have no shot at getting in. I was accepted to Fordham, and am very happy about that because Fordham is a great school with a beautiful campus, ideal location, and wonderful reputation, but if you’re smart enough to get into NYU, I wouldn’t hesitate to tell you to go there. </p>
<p>People will probably disagree with me, but this is just my opinion. You obviously have to visit both schools and make a decision for yourself.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>It takes 17 minutes to get from Fordham RH to Grand Central Station (in mid-town, near times square/broadway, etc.) if you take the Metro North train.</p>
<p>It takes anywhere between 20-45 minutes to get to different parts of Manhattan on the D train or 4 train (The D runs along the West side of Manhattan and the 4 runs along the East side.)</p>
<p>It takes as little as 25 minutes (but up to an hour depending on traffic) to get to the Columbus Circle area if you take the Fordham Ram Van (the intercampus transportation system). </p>
<p>Fordham students get to experience all that the Bronx has to offer (a lot more than you might expect) as well as being close to the great events/landmarks of Manhattan. I have several friends at NYU and based on what they have told me, it seems like NYU students believe they have little incentive to leave Manhattan/the Village and thus oftentimes miss out on the lesser known attractions scattered throughout NYC’s four other boroughs. Thus, it seems that Fordham students have a better understanding of NYC as a whole and take better advantage of its great opportunities. Of course, this may not hold true for all NYU/Fordham students, but I do believe it’s a general difference between the two students bodies.</p>
<p>Caroline–have you visited their online course catalogs and checked out the depts you are most interested in?</p>
<p>I was acccepted to Fordham LC, and I’m waiting on NYU. In my opinion if I get into NYU and it’s between the two, I’d go to NYU hands down. That being said, I visited NYU and not Fordham, so maybe after a visit I’ll change my mind, but I’m not sure. Although I really like Fordham from what they’ve sent me and pictures online. I also applied to 4 NJ schools and a PA school, but I really love the city, so I’m thinking Fordham and NYU are my top choices. I really feel like a big factor is the “vibe” you get. NYU I felt really at home and fell in love at the tour, but some people it’s just not for them. If people are saying Fordham has a much different vibe, maybe it depends on the individual. They’re both great school, so it may just be up to how you’ll do.</p>
<p>I know I’m a little late, but I have a question. NYU has been my dream for years and I was, unfortunately, rejected. It is still my dream, and since I was accepted into Fordham LC, I was wondering if it is easier to get into NYU after one year of Fordham. I know that Fordham is a great school, I’m just not sure if Fordham is for me. Does anyone have any advice?</p>
<p>^^^Have you visited Fordham LC? BC you just might be pleasantly surprised! You will find other students who were also rejected from NYU but plenty of Fordham students actually chose it over NYU for a variety of reasons! My S did…and he is very happy with his choice! :)</p>
<p>I personally recommend that you not attend any school with the intention of transferring other than a CC. Yes, know that it is an option if you are truly unhappy. But honestly, IMO you are better off focusing on what you can accomplish at schools that accepted you than pining over the one that didn’t. And I personally know what you are going through bc I didn’t get into my “dream school” either. But I got an excellent education, had a great time socially and met my future husband at the college that chose me!</p>
<p>[FCLC</a> Admitted](<a href=“http://www.fordham.edu/academics/colleges__graduate_s/undergraduate_colleg/fordham_college_at_l/fclc_admitted/index.asp]FCLC”>http://www.fordham.edu/academics/colleges__graduate_s/undergraduate_colleg/fordham_college_at_l/fclc_admitted/index.asp)</p>
<p>Will you be able to get into NYU after 1 year at Fordham? Well, that is really a question for NYU admissions, don’t you think? People have done it before. But don’t think that academics at Fordham are easy. You really have to work hard to get good grades! Good luck! :)</p>
<p>My D was accepted to both Fordham and NYU. Personally, I would prefer that she go to Fordham for the Jesuit core curriculum but as of now we are still waiting for the financial aid offer from NYU. A huge part of our decision is going to be based on whatever aid is offered because she also was accepted into our top public University which has a very good national reputation. The next couple weeks are certainly going to be exciting for many!</p>
<p>No I have not, but I’m going to soon. Thank you both so much for the advice. I’m going crazy over all this. Also, thank you for the link! :)</p>
<p>My daughter dreamed about going to NYU, it was the only school she wanted to apply to. We insisted that she find at least one other school, just in case. So she visited Fordham Lincoln Center and fell in love with it’s location and especially the small campus. She just liked the feel so much better. As someone said above, NYU is more spread out, without a campus feel.
FCLC just clicked for her. She has no regrets about not going to NYU and is looking forward to starting at Fordham in September.
The visit makes all the difference.</p>
<p>A lot of high school students tend to have that “dream school” mentality about NYU. However, many end up dissatisfied about a lack of campus or community. Further, they have the worst financial aid in the country and their graduates have the highest debt of any non-profit school. If you take all of NYU’s student debt, it exceeds the GDP of 12 countries. It runs a close fourth, overall, behind three for-profit colleges (including the University of Phoenix). These are the reasons I chose not to apply at all, even though my credentials exceeded their 75th percentile.</p>
<p>Fordham, however, does have a good campus/community feel and actually gives decent aid. Further, the liberal arts education offered by this Jesuit university is a big draw.</p>
<p>Of course, these are things that matter to me. Others may prefer NYU, which is perfectly fine; not everyone can (or should) agree on such things. For the student who likes NYU’s setup and is actually able to finance it, it could be a great option. Fordham is also a great option, but likely for a somewhat different kind of student.</p>
<p>I will add my voice to those urging visits; they’ll really open your eyes.</p>
<p>I’ve been accepted to both NYU Stern School of Business and Fordham. I think I’m going with Fordham, simply because graduating debt-free as opposed to about $200,000 in debt just makes sense to me. I feel bad about giving up a Stern degree, and I would have LOVED being in Manhattan, but I got $0 from NYU and enough from Fordham to make me feel they really want me. :)</p>
<p>CCBound, – a lot of people talk about Stern and investment banking. But ask around, a lot of Stern kids are taking Big 4 (Accounting) jobs. Those jobs are just as available to Fordham grads. Another point. Stern is pusing hard on grade deflation Yes, the B- Stern kids will still get jobs, but it may be an issue if they want to go to law school later. Many UG Bschool kids do.</p>