<p>Different strokes for different folks. It is GREAT that there is such a variety of college experiences out there. Key questions: is it a FIT for you? Know what a school is like and what works for you.
NYU’s super-urban qualities, IMO, do not make a a big difference in the rankings. The academics and the delivery of such are what is important in those.</p>
<p>There are other quite urban “campus-less” schools out there in the top 50.</p>