<p>I've narrowed my choice down to these two schools, and I need help deciding which one to go too. I'm pretty sure I'm going to try and transfer somewhere else after freshman year, so I was wondering which school has the better reputation, which one would give me more of an edge? It seems to me that a private school would automatically be better, but I've heard that New Paltz's reputation has really shot up over the past couple years. So, can anyone help? Thanks :)</p>
<p>If you are pretty sure you're going to transfer anyway, you might consider choosing the less expensive option for freshman year in case your transfer school doesn't offer you any aid, and/or the school whose credits you can be sure will transfer to your next school.</p>
<p>i dont think new paltz (no offense to the school but its a complete "no name") will give you a solid chance to transfer to a great school even with top grades. i transferred to an ivy league school from ithaca college with despicable high school grades. that should tell you something right there.</p>
<p>ajp87, what was your experience at Ithaca like?</p>