Parents / Experts:
From the perspective of quality of education, where do these two stand?
NYU BS CS major versus ASU BS CS Major?
If one is already admitted to BS CS at ASU, does it even make sense to apply to NYU CS given an admit to ASU CS already?
ASU out of state tuition is 1/2 that of NYU
It would make no sense to apply to NYU.
NYU is not particularly known for CS. If you want to be in the NYC metro area, there are stronger CS schools you could apply to.
It depends. Is NYU comfortably affordable for your family (no debt, no hardship)? If yes, then apply if you like. If no, I wouldn’t bother applying.
Slightly off topic, but out of curiosity, what are the schools in the NYC metro area that are considered strong/stronger for CS?
I should clarify: NYU CS is good, but IMO not strong enough to warrant its cost. If willing to pay at that level, and seeking a prestigious school in the NYC metro area, Columbia and Princeton would be better choices.
Have you already been admitted to ASU? If so…when do you plan to apply for admission to NYU? It’s a little late for this fall.
And how will you fund the difference in costs!
ASU has rolling admissions starting July 1st. I assume OP is talking about Fall 2024 admission and has already received an acceptance from ASU, but s/he can clarify.
Ah…well then…the OP needs to have a conversation with their parents about college costs and annual budget for college. They need to see if NYU is within the price point their parents are willing to pay.
Is this worth it for CS? Probably not. But if there are other qualities about NYU that this student likes AND the cost of OK with the family…apply and see if you get accepted.
I’m a retired software developer with a bachelor’s in CS, and worked in NYC for a few years back in the '90s. I can’t think of any particular schools in the NYC area that are really well-known for CS, although most are perfectly respectable.
Programer here. You’re better off at ASU. Even ASU is going to be a stretch unless you have a scholarship to bring down the cost of tuition. Are you able to pay without taking out a mountain of debt? Do you have any more affordable in-state options? The nice part of CS is that prestige is pretty much meaningless. After about 3 years experience, employers don’t even ask where you went to school. Your credentials are going to be 100% hands-on experience.
Yes - ASU CS admitted for Fall 2024 entry. We were surprised. It took them a very short time to turn an admit around.
I guess the real question is…why NYU?
And is NYU going to be affordable.
Congratulations on your acceptance to ASU.
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