<p>I've narrowed my choices down to these two outstanding institutions. I feel that Northeastern is a school that's rising fast, but the caliber of the professors and classes aren't exactly rising with it. Though the average class size for NEU is 20 smaller than PSU (in business core), I have heard that many professors don't speak English well, and students are sometimes rowdy and immature. The co-op program would give me a considerable boost in my business career, but the starting salaries for CBA are only 1k higher than Smeal's. </p>
<p>Input on the prestige and effectiveness of the honors program is also appreciated. I'm also concerned with Northeastern's low yield rate. </p>
<p>Both schools are ranked in the 30s, so the decision is especially difficult. Thanks in advance for any advice and information.</p>
<p>This is where I obtained my info: </p>
<p>The</a> Pennsylvania State University: Undergraduate Profile – BusinessWeek</p>
<p>Northeastern</a> University: Undergraduate Profile – BusinessWeek</p>
<p>Hi Im a business major at NU and I would recommend it a lot. The business program is ranked 22nd for academics (in business week). However what really sets it apart is obviously the coop program. Like you said it does jumpstart your career and I love the fact that I can coop with amazing firms (large, medium, and small) and really apply what I'm learning the theory behind in order to understand it better.</p>
<p>Also, like you said NU's status is rising fast and our academics are improving as well. Our new operating budget for next year is 73% academics up from 60% the year before. I myself have not had any professors that have made it difficult to do well due to accents, etc. I have had some professors with accents but never to the point that I had difficulty understanding them. </p>
<p>Like you said the classes for business are small @ NU as well. I'm a sophomore and all my classes have been 30-40 or less. I had my intro to financial management course with 13 people. </p>
<p>I'm also in the University Honors Program (honors.neu.edu). It offers special housing, smaller class sizes, special programs and events, special advising, etc.
I think you should also keep in mind although rankings do give insight into quality, etc. they do not get everything. I would recommend visiting campus to check it out. </p>
<p>if you have any other questions let me know</p>
<p>Could you comment on the student body? Do you think some students are disruptive during classes?</p>
<p>I don't think so at all! I don't know what else to say but all the business majors are driven and motivated. We have group projects, etc so participation in class discussions is good.</p>
<p>^ I agree. I've never found any students to be disruptive. If people aren't mature enough to "behave" during lecture, they probably aren't mature enough to show up in the first place.</p>