<p>I was recently accepted to Fordham and I am applying to NYU as well. If I get into NYU I am not sure which I would choose. I understand they are very different schools. But all I want is to go to school in the city.</p>
<p>I just don't know. Any input as to which one you prefer?</p>
<p>Well if you ask on the Fordham forum, you will most likely get more answers of Fordham</p>
<p>Well, at Fordham you are required to take at least two religion classes I believe to graduate. You don’t need to do that at NYU.</p>
<p>I have only visited NYU (I applied ED and did not get in, but I know ALOT about the school since it was my dream school. It kinda still is, but isn’t gonna happen anytime soon.)I am applying to Fordham now though, and I know that they have two campuses, one in Manhattan and one in the Bronx. NYU is a very global school, they are very into diversity, study abroad, the individual. It is also a very well known school with a good name in the business world.</p>
<p>Both are great schools. My only advice is to look at them and see which best suits you. In general, NYU is a bigger school and is (in general) harder to get into. NYU is in Greenwich Village with no real campus. Fordham has two campuses (RH and LC) and is much smaller. It is also a Jesuit school with a very big core curriculum you must fulfill. You need to visit the schools & think about which may be best for your personality and your particular area of interest. My S is at Fordham RH. He wanted a traditional campus for his undergrad so didn’t apply to NYU. You can’t go wrong. Good luck.</p>
<p>Personally, I would choose NYU, just based on my personality. </p>
<p>I got accepted at Fordham, but I am applying to NYU too and it is my #1 school. I like Fordham a lot, but the “bells” are ringing louder for NYU between the two. Plus, it will probably be more beneficial for me as a business major.</p>
<p>I like that NYU is in and of the city, but I wouldn’t mind a campus either. I got accepted at Northeastern, which provides of both worlds and is my #2. But, it’s not in NYC; it’s in Boston (a city I really like too).</p>
<p>just to give you a heads up, if you do end up choosing to go to NYU, not many realize that there isn’t much that they can do in the city due to financial constraints. There are not that many free activities in the big apple. The city is very expensive, and one can go broke very quickly.<br>
If you are looking to enjoy a city that has lots to do and will incur minimal damage to your wallet, your best bet would be DC. Lots of free museums, etc., and a beautiful city in general.</p>
<p>Different environments. I visited Fordham LC and liked it, and visited NYU and didn’t like it much. I didn’t like NYU’s area (Upper West side for LC is wayyyy cooler in my opinion) and found the students a little too hippie-ish. </p>
<p>As much as I liked LC, I applied for RH because I want a more campus-like feel.</p>
<p>It really is a personal decision. My D only applied to Fordham (LC campus) as she did not like anything about NYU. Her good friend applied only to NYU as she wanted acting (she’s in Tisch now). They are both very happy with their individual choices. They are from Florida so this was a big change for them. If having a campus is important, RH is the place to go. If not having a campus is fine, NYU would be ok. If you like some campus, but want to be in Manhattan, LC is perfect. There is also the difference that NYU is spread out, and the students live in different dorms and different areas. FCLC is in one small area, all classes are in one building, and all students live in one building, so there is more of a feeling of community. If you prefer Greenwich Village, NYU is there, but if you like the upper west side, FCLC is better. You really need to visit both and just see where you feel a better fit. NYU in our opinion had a more independent vibe, where the school seems to encourage independence whereas Fordham seemed like it was more into nurturing its students. Again, this is a personal decision, what feels right to you. Your area of interest is also important, whereas both NYU and FCLC seem to have more artsy type students, there are some majors that seem more geared to one school than the other. Fordham does have a very regulated curriculum but my D’s friend at NYU is taking some courses that are required for that school as well. Again visit both places and see which is a better fit for you.</p>
<p>NYU. </p>
<p>Upper West Side: Nice… for a boring business job, two kids, and a dog.
Greenwich Village: Home to the Gays and the location of the first rainbow.</p>
<p>Proximity to SoHo: UWS is about 65 blocks away; the village is on top of it. </p>
<p>NYU wins.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, I was rejected from NYU and accepted to Fordham, so I will probably be spending my first year at Fordham and then will try to transfer to NYU. In addition to location, some of my main concerns at Fordham: theology credits, super intense core, and Jesus. I’m an atheist. I don’t give a damn about God and I don’t want to be constrained to stupid required courses. I planned to spend the next four years with other bat**** crazy radicals. </p>
<p>But, then again, all of these posts are subjective. It is not about what we think - it is about what you want. Do you “have your head in the game” and really want to go to college because you think that college will land you a successful job working at a top 4 firm? Or do you want to go to college to study, kind of like what is meant to be? </p>
<p>Go for Fordham if you find yourself related to the former; NYU for the latter.</p>
<p>God is sooo good and He will put you where you need to be. but if you hate Him then please don’t come to fordham! like the person above me.</p>
<p>I disagree with the second half of the above comment. My S went to Fordham after growing up in a house with virtually no religion. In truth, he said the two theology courses were a bit of a drag for him (but that was largely due to the profs), but you don’t need to religious or even a Christian to be comfortable at Fordham. There are Jesuits on campus and religious outlets are available but in no way will Catholicism be shoved down your throat. Chose the college that suits you – considering the school’s size, campus, and available areas of study and you will be fine.</p>
<p>I just love loathesome commentary like the one above from monoclide. It makes me wonder if they are just ■■■■■■ and if their “acceptance” at Fordham is even truthful. Irregardless, Fordham is an open school and accepts everyone. Those who come with an open mind will benefit the most, learn the most and perhaps have an “epiphany” that greatly influences their future life choices for family and careers. </p>
<p>The President of NYU is a Fordham graduate. A former President of Columbia University was a Fordham graduate. That speaks volumes, it seems to me.</p>
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<p>I do not have a concern about Jesus being on campus or having it shoved down my throat. I do not believe that Jesus has a place in the classroom. </p>
<p>(Thankfully, I can bypass the drag by considering other colleges.)</p>
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<p>Would you like to see the 9x12 envelope from Fordham University that contains a maroon folder-esque item, that opens up to the left first, and then another flap opens to the right, there is another flap from the bottom that goes up about 25% that holds 3 papers and then an envelope. The first paper has a few paragraphs - all of them are justified align, except for the third one, which is left align, and drives me nuts. </p>
<p>And there is no hate towards Fordham. I feel that it sets kids up to have a job in the real world. I don’t agree with that idea - college is to learn. Not to set yourself up for a job.</p>
<p>I got into Fordham too and NYU has always been my #1 so i understand how you feel. I’m just wondering if anybody knows about Fordham’s Business Administration because it sounds good but Iv always heard NYU has one of the best.</p>
<p>There is nothing wrong with having preferences and favorites. Students often formulate their views based on perceptions of prestige and job opportunities. I have no problem with someone being agnostic or atheistic…its their choice. But it is beyond the pale to trash Fordham, a Roman Catholic Jesuit institution, for offering and requiring two simple theology courses, which by the way are more philosiophical in nature and certainly NOT doctrinal. My kid’s freshman theology course was taught by the Princeton University Resident Lutheran Pastoral Counselor, who earned his PhD at Fordham (and was a close friend of the late Cardinal Avery Dulles, S.J.) It was certainly not doctrinal in nature. </p>
<p>If you have a problem with religion and apply to a religious institution, then you must accept the rules of the road, otherwise your application is absurd and frankly offensive. While non believers are entitled to their point of view and are free to share that on campus, trashing the school, or its core curriculum, or its professors is ridiculous. If its not for you, then go to a secular school.</p>
<p>I also object to the notion that Fordham is somehow a 'safety" for NYU applicants. They are two distinct universities and have a lot of differences in size and perhaps culture. Both are respected and distinguished in their own right. NYU is higher ranked on the USNWR list for those who make such matters important. </p>
<p>If you get into both schools, then by all means you should compare and contrast and make the best decision for yourself. But please don’t trash one school or the other. </p>
<p>Fordham’s College of Business Administration (CBA) located in the Bronx at Rose Hill (undergrad) is a very respected school. Its not Stern, nor does it pretend to be. But what Fordham offers is a well rounded program, supported by Fordham’s core requirements and Jesuit ethos and ethics. Fordham CBA also has a highly respected Honors Program and connections to the London School of Economics. Fordham’s MBA has a campus in Beijing, China. </p>
<p>NYU is a phenomenal university. Its one of the largest private universities in the country. Its in “Greenwich Village” and its very urban. For their students, its the best of all possible worlds. But for others perhaps, Fordham is the better choice, particularly Rose Hill being a classic college campus, and maybe Lincoln Center being a smaller school with a more intimate feeling.</p>
<p>Good luck in your choices.</p>
<p>@collegestuff101</p>
<p>i’m in the same predicament. i got into fordham, but i like NYU better. </p>
<p>they both cost the same, which sucks because money is an issue. i just needa see who will give me more.</p>
<p>^I’m in that situation too.
I won’t know if I got into NYU until April though; I haven’t even sent in my app yet.
What complicates it is I got into Northeastern too, my #2, and into the honors program with pretty good tentative FA. I’m already feeling the pressure of having to chose. I’m kind of regretting applying to 11 schools now. I love Fordham, Northeastern, and NYU, but I like NYU the best. It’s just the whole money issue.</p>
<p>I go to Fordham Rose Hill and I have a few frinds at NYU. If you are more of an independant person , than I feel that NYU may appeal to you more.
Fordham has a strong sense of community, especially if you live in one of the residential colleges (Queen’s Court or Tierney Hall). The nature of the campus, the single dining hall, the programming events, the small classes, and the emphasis on undergrads all contribute to this quality. I love this about Fordham – I feel like part of a big family – but I know some people might dislike a community-centered atmosphere.</p>
<p>@Ohboi</p>
<p>I was thinkin about applying to Northeastern too, but I’m not. We must have the same “likes” in our college search.</p>
<p>I feel the pressure to choose right now too! Everyone I see is like “Have you figured out where you’re going to college yet?” and it’s like, well I won’t even know where all I got in and how much money they’re giving me until APRIL!</p>
<p>Anyway, I haven’t turned in my NYU app either. I’m applying to Gallatin.</p>
<p>I just wish I had like 200 thousand dollars laying around to spend on NYU, but I definately don’t. haha</p>
<p>See, I don’t mind either. I like a community feel, but I also need my independence. If I go to Fordham, I will probably apply to Queens Court b/c I like how how it develops a family and it’s dry.
At NYU though, you can have a family with people in your building or on your floor. Nothing is stopping you. You just have to open yourself up. But at the same time, you have that big city independence. That’s not to say Fordham doesn’t give its student independence, it does; it’s just more community-oriented.</p>