Notre Dame vs UC Berkeley vs NYU vs Fordham vs Baruch Macaulay Honors?

<p>I would like to major in business, but have yet to pick a specific business concentration so I am looking for a good well rounded undergraduate business school. I live in New York so distance from home is a slight factor but not really too much of a consideration. I would have to take significant loans if I have to pay full tuition at any of these schools so money is an important criteria but I don't have a problem taking loans if I believe the degree and school is worth the investment. </p>

<p>Notre Dame- I have been guaranteed admission into Mendoza and would start classes there in my second year. I have yet to hear back about financial aid. I am hoping to get some money but most likely will pay significantly more money than a SUNY school. Full tuition is $60,117</p>

<p>UC Berkeley- I applied as an Economics major, I believe to get into Haas I would have to complete an internal transfer. I did not receive any financial aid and I would have to pay the full $55,000 out of state tuition. I kind of feel ripped of paying so much money to study at a state school, albeit one of the best state schools in the country.</p>

<p>NYU- I have been accepted into Stern and have yet to hear back about financial aid ( I doubt I'll get much if any based on what I have heard about NYU)
Full tuition is ~$63,000</p>

<p>Fordham- I have been accepted into the Rose Hill campus Gabelli School of Business. I have received a 23,000 merit scholarship but would still have to pay ~$45,000 a year. I don't know if Fordham is worth that much money. </p>

<p>Baruch- I was accepted into the Macaulay Honors Program ( I get free tuition, 7,500 grant money, and a free macbook pro). No offence to Baruch but frankly its not on the same caliber as the other schools I have been admitted to so I would only go for the money. </p>

<p>What school would you pick if money was not a consideration for someone who is studying business?
What school would you pick if money is a consideration?
What school has the best undergrad business program?
Is it worth going to Baruch, or is it better to take significant loans and pay it off ( the starting salaries for the other schools are higher)?</p>

<p>I would contact Notre Dame about financial aid - hopefully they give a reasonable package. If not, I would go to Baruch and avoid massive debt.</p>

<p>Berkeley is the best state school in the country. :)</p>

<p>You apply to Haas your sophomore year after completing prerequisites. About 50% of Berkeley Haas applicants get in. It’s a fantastic two-year program but no guarantee. Paying full freight is quite steep without a guarantee. Although Berkeley economics is top notch for a fall back. </p>

<p>Can you live at home if you go to NYU or Fordham? Not that you would necessarily want to, but it would reduce your potential debt. If the answer is yes, NYU Stern has a great reputation and network in the business community. If not, I would go with Baruch and avoid the debt. </p>

<p>Go to Baruch. Save big bucks to spend on an MBA program, which you will need for your field. Baruch will prepare you well and you can supplement your education by becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst, wwhich levels the playing field among MBA candidates, regardless of their undergraduate school.</p>

<p>Your best bang for the buck is Baruch, unless you can commute to NYU or Fordham.<br>
If money is no object, Notre Dame probably is your best option.
(ND has Business Week’s #1-ranked undergraduate business program. Why would you take a chance on Berkeley if you already have guaranteed admission into an even stronger program?)</p>

<p>Did you ever consider Indiana?<br>
(Ranked almost as high as UCB but ~$9K/year cheaper).</p>

<p>What do your parents say about borrowing money for the pricier schools?
It is they, not you, who’d be borrowing most of the money.</p>

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<p>It looks like you can’t afford $55k/yr. That was a very, very bad move on your part. Why did you apply to a school that you cannot afford its tuition that does not give FA to an OOS or IS student? </p>

<p>Go to Baruch & work hard and you should be fine. Use the fact that you are in the city to your advantage and make the most use of it. </p>

<p>Baruch Honors is better than Fordham. I you get any kind of aid from Stern that is also another option. Coming from Stern or Wharton the debt is definitely worth it as you’ll have a good probability of landing a high profile finance gig that pays a lot and so you can pay it off in maybe 5-6 years which is not bad at all. </p>