NYU Poly vs. RPI vs. CPP

College Majors Engineering Majors
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<p>I'd like some suggestions and maybe opinions on either attending RPI, NYU Poly, or Cal Poly Pomona for Computer engineering. </p>

<p>I live in SoCal so NY would definitely make for an interesting change of scenery but being close to home for CPP is also nice. I'm also wondering how the social life of NYU Poly is since I haven't really gotten the opportunity to visit the campus. As for RPI I'm pretty clueless about that university but I heard it's relatively decent.</p>

<p>Which one would you think be the best choice for an undergrad degree in computer engineering and a decent college social life?</p>

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<p>I say RPI hands down. Have you even gotten into these schools? I think it’s a no brainer unless money is involved. But you did not mention any money, so RPI.</p>

<p>NYU Poly does not have a “campus”. It is spread throughout the city.</p>

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<p>I did get accepted to all 3, but what reason for RPI hands down? Money isn’t much of a problem.</p>

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<p>RPI actually is a research university, whereas CPP is more career oriented. Also, RPI is a PHD granting university. It is also ranked 50 in the USA. NYU Poly is 138. CPP is not even on the same level.</p>

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<p>Wow, that’s pretty sweet. I suppose I’m going to do some thorough research now. </p>

<p>Socially, how is the atmosphere at RPI? Any opinions are welcome, thanks.</p>

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<p>How different are the net costs after financial aid?</p>

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<p>I didn’t get any aid from CPP so it was around $15k, NYU Poly net cost after aid was about $4k less than RPI.</p>

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<p>But how much are NYU Poly and RPI relative to CPP?</p>

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<p>Well according to the College Board, CPP is $32k ($21k instate), RPI is $57k and NYU Poly is $52k. I’ve heard that NYU poly and RPI are very generous with aid.</p>

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<p>Well, you cannot make a completely informed decision until you have all of the admissions and financial aid offers in hand.</p>

<p>CPP may be cheaper than usual if you intend to commute there.</p>

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<p>I suppose you have a point. I’ve already submitted my FAFSA and have been denied California aid, but I suppose private scholarships could help.</p>

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<p>Still, the $36,000 (RPI) or $31,000 (NYU Poly) per year more than CPP is a lot of grant or scholarship money that you need at those schools. If you don’t get any, the difference could be $124,000 to $144,000 over four years – not good if a lot of it becomes debt.</p>

<p>The question then becomes, if you have a rank order of desirability between these schools, how much is it worth to you to go to the one you prefer over a less expensive one? For example, if you prefer RPI over CPP, you may be willing to pay $4,000 more over four years, but not be willing to pay $144,000 more over four years. That may be something you can think about before getting the offers. Of course, if your more desired school comes out less expensive, then your decision is easy.</p>

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<p>As a student of NYU Poly, I can say that the school is definitely generous with the financial aid. Think of it all this way: you are investing in your life, why let money stand in the way? Most students are given the ability to choose low-interest rate loans to cover for the rest of their college tuition.</p>

<p>And our Manhattan campus is super fun. Just sayin’.</p>