<p>The title may seem a bit misleading, but it basically sums up the point.</p>
<p>I am majoring in business at the undergraduate level. My two choices of schools come between Northeastern University or the University of Pittsburgh. At the University of Pittsburgh, I would be double majoring in Business and Statistics (or Mathematics), and at NEU I would just get a BSBA in Finance & Insurance. Both programs (double major at Pitt or the three co-op program at NEU would take 5 years) The NEU program is ranked slightly higher (by Businessweek - #22 vs #86 for Pitt) but USNews rankings are closer (about 10 apart).</p>
<p>The cost can be a factor as well. I am planning to go for an MBA. NEU's program would cost about 40K a year (including room/board) not factoring in any co-op salary. Pitt would cost just about 20K a year. Pitt doesn't have an active co-op program, but is ranked slightly higher overall. Also, I don't know how much the co-op factors into tuition in a five year plan.</p>
<p>Opinions please! Basically, does the co-op program at NEU make it a much better choice (despite being double the cost)? Thank you.</p>