Lehigh or Northeastern for Business (Finance)

College Search & Selection
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Hey everyone,

This is my first post, so sorry if I’m not doing things right. I’m trying to make a decision between Lehigh University and Northeastern University for a degree in business, and I seriously need some help. If I go to either school, I’ll get a degree in Finance, but if I go to Lehigh, I expect to also get a degree in Comp sci as part of their CSB program. This is what’s tearing me:

Northeastern is in Boston, and has a great co op system.
Lehigh is in the middle of nowhere, but has a much much tighter alumni network

CSB at Lehigh supposedly has 100% job placement, and a much higher starting average salary
Northeastern has Co- ops

Lehigh seems to traditionally have much more acclaim than NEU, but in future years it seems to not matter (maybe)

If I were to do CSB at NEU, I’m worried it would cut into my co-ops, as well as there not being as specific a program for it. Lehigh also has much smaller class sizes and personal involvement (which may help with jobs).

Northeastern is ranked 19th for undergrad business.
Lehigh is ranked 38th.

Neu is more expensive for me than Lehigh, but only NEU has offered a merit-based scholarship.

Neu is in Boston which means a lot for jobs after school as well as being a college town
Lehigh seems more fun on campus.

That’s just a quick summary, but I’m sure theres more pro’s/cons I’m not thinking of. Which would you choose, and why? Please help, I’m desperate

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I also have BU as an option, which is ranked between the two, but I feel like they are less focused and have less options for work experience

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I’d go with Northeastern if I we’re you, as long as it’s economically viable. Both are great schools though

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Any particular reason?

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I would also go with Northeastern. Both are great, but when you consider location, Northeastern has a big advantage.

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My son is frosh CSB major at Lehigh and working his butt off and loving it. I assume you visited both, but if not, definitely visit Lehigh - it has a very distinct feel which either grabs you or doesn’t. My son is OK with the Bethlehem area, doesn’t mind grit, likes hiking up and down the hills. It’s not an urban school though obv so if you want to be in the city it’s not the place.