<p>I thought I would ask those of you who may know what the most glaring differences between these two programs are. I know they are both amazing, and either way a young actor can't go wrong, but I was looking to help a friend make a pro and con list... any suggestions??</p>
<p>At Rutgers, the main acting technique taught the first two years is Meisner while it is more eclectic at Purchase. </p>
<p>Purchase gets Laban and Lecoq while Rutgers gets Williamson and Suzuki. </p>
<p>Rutgers has a year studying at the Globe in London with England’s best and brightest while at Purchase you stay at Purchase. </p>
<p>Purchase showcases in New York and Los Angeles and RU only does one in New York. </p>
<p>You only get one roommate freshman year at RU while you will probably have at least two at Purchase. </p>
<p>Both have contact hours through the roof but Purchase has slighly more. </p>
<p>RU is a huge university with a huge selection of academic subjects you can take on Tuesdays and Thursdays while Purchase does not have as many and it is harder to fit them into your schedule because the training is every day. </p>
<p>Purchase has a prestigious film school and RU does not although recent Rutgers graduates seem to be getting more tv and film work. </p>
<p>My opinon from stalking out some recent graduates of both is that RU students get better career advice starting out.</p>
<p>The biggest differences are that Rutgers teaches the Meisner technique whereas Purchase teaches a variety of acting techniques…in addition, Rutgers students spend a year in London whereas Purchase students don’t.</p>
<p>The campuses are quite different. It would take a visit to get a good sense of this.</p>
<p>(Oops I posted at the same time as tenyearplan.)</p>
<p>I would compare the rate of attrition, etc. between the two programs. Look at how many students begin as freshmen at both programs and how many graduate. That might also give you some information that is valuable.</p>
<p>I would suggest at minimum, your friend visit both campuses if accepted. A list of pros and cons is good but certainly visit the campuses and speak with the acting students and faculty if possible.</p>