Nova vs RPI vs NYU-Poly vs Drexel

College Search & Selection
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<p>With all my decision letters coming in, I'ven narrowed it down to these four colleges to choose from:</p>

<p>Villanova University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Polytechnic Institute of New York University
Drexel University</p>

<p>I'm majoring in Computer Science/Engineering and these four schools seem to be good for CS. However it's tough to choose between them. I want to go to a college that has a strong CS program but also knowing that I can come out of college with a job handy. I heard Villanova is really good for engineering, but is it for all types of engineering? And I know RPI is excellent for technology like Engineering and Computer Science, but I heard the school isn't as good as it used to be. I just need some advice and help with deciding. Thanks in advance for any advice!</p>

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<p>Bump? Anyone? Any little insight is appreciated. :)</p>

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<p>I would pick Villanova.</p>

<p>Help me with my decision.
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<p>NYU is pretty good for CS major.</p>

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<p>I think RPI is the best of these for CS. But it is a “nerdier” school than Villanova. Also compare locations.
What matters to you? what about costs?</p>

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<p>Thanks for the replies!
RPI, Villanova, and NYU-Poly cost around the same due to scholarships and grants. Drexel is my cheapest option. But I’m more concerned with job opportunities after college.
Right now I’m leaning towards RPI for its CS program but I don’t want to only study and work in college. I heard Villanova has a better campus and nicer atmosphere.</p>

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<p>I say NYU-Poly is the best of all other ones in terms of job opportunities.</p>

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<p>I second NYU-Poly. You’ll learn a butt-load. This, coming from a graduating seniors in EE. CS would be great there because of their relatively new cyber security program</p>

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<p>Net price? Debt needed, if any?</p>

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<p>Drexel has co-op. And for comp sci and engineering it is super beneficial since you get real job experience and salary. Since you were concerned about job opportunities after college, with co-op you get more acclimated to the professional and real setting through this experiential learning method. Not to mention you pick up some really useful contacts and connections for later on or even for recommendations if you are trying to go to grad school.</p>