So I just got into Northwestern off the waitlist, but have already committed to NYU and I’m trying decide which one to go to. Price is the same for each of them, so that that doesn’t need to be take into consideration.
Also I’m studying Computer Science.
HELP PLEASE, I need to choose by Monday.
I personally see NU as an Ivy-equivalent and NYU as a near-Ivy. Also, at NU, you’d get the traditional college on-campus experience. At NYU, you’d be studying in NYC.
But you also haven’t listed anything that would help anyone make a decision (such as preferences, etc.).
For CS, Northwestern, no question. There are other majors for which I would recommend NYU, though.
Another vote for NU if they are the same price.
Price is same, then Northwestern.
Consider that switching majors as well as double majoring at Northwestern University is very easy.
Seems that your decision–based on the scant info provided–depends upon whether or not you have an overwhelming desire to live in New York City.
Extra Info:
I’m studying Comp Sci, but I also really like theatre and film so I want to be able to take classes in that or minor.
Also I want to go to school with great study abroad programs.
I don’t only consider ranking/prestige as a top priority, but I do take that into consideration( I wasn’t really sure which was more prestigious).
Random Things I like:
Diversity, Cycling, 24/7 libraries, supportive environments, etc.
Ask more question if you want more details please
I’m going in as Comp Sci major, but I’m also still not certain. So if you other reasons for considering NYU please tell me
I agree with that. I think that if NYU was elsewhere, I would chose Northwestern over it.
Based on what you said in post 6, I would definitely pick Northwestern.
Then choose Northwestern. Personally I think it is more prestigious than NYU
For CS, definitely.
Another vote for Northwestern !
It seems like the Northwestern is the way to go, and I’m going to sleep on it but I’ll probably pick Northwestern.
What college within Northwestern did you apply/get accepted? McCormick or Weinberg? Thanks and Congrats on being accepted at two awesome schools!!
I would pick NYU. You seem to like it and your interests make me think you arent totally set on CS. NU is more for pre-meds and natural science majors or performing arts.
Or Business and Finance.
"You seem to like it and your interests make me think you arent totally set on CS. "
OP hasn’t made any comments about how much he/she likes NYU, but we do know that OP is seriously considering NU as soon as they got off the waitlist. I would also go with NU but maybe OP hasn’t visited NU and so there could be some hesitation.
Were you accepted into CAS at NYU or Tandon School of Engineering? Both offer majors in CS.
I got into the Tandon School of engineering, but I’ve decided on attending Northwestern.