<p>Im debating about these 4 New Jersey universities for different reasons and need some opinions on them.</p>
<p>Rutgers is very well known and accredited, its the State school for NJ and im a nj resident, so thats good. But im interested in broadcast journalism and from what their WEBSITE shows, it looks more focused on print and ethic laws. Am I wrong? Rutgers would be very close to me and half the high school is going there, but from what I see their program isn't that appealing to me. Heres a link to the site: <a href="http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/programs/jms/%5B/url%5D">http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/programs/jms/</a></p>
<p>Ramapo seems to be very highly ranked and ive heard nothing but excellent things about it. Their program, "Communication Arts", seems pretty good. The only thing about the school is that it does not offer the Criminal Justice minor, which is something every college im applying to offers. So for me to decide (if i get accepted) on attending Ramapo, its communication program has to be really, really good.</p>
<p>New Jersey City University is minutes away. If I were to go here, Id commute. Its cheap and its my safety school. But Ive heard very negative things about the school...high number of drop out students, their classes are OK and etc..</p>
<p>Seton Hall has a very good acceptance rate, so it wont be that hard for me to get in. I love the fact that you recieve laptops from the school. And their sport teams are excellent. And their communication program seems excellent. Its just the PRICE..that throws me off.</p>
<p>If anyone has any info on any of the mentioned colleges, please let me know.</p>
<p>I don't know anything about your major area but it seems like overall Rutgers and Seton Hall have a much stronger reputation than Jersey City and Ramapo. Between the two, Rutgers is obviously much larger, but also probably as more opportunities because of its size.</p>
<p>I have some friends at Seton Hall who love it. I think that if the choice does come down to Rutgers and Seton Hall, I'd look at the atmosphere to see which i like better rather than base my decision on the program. They are both very different.</p>
<p>Yea ive heard good things about Seton Hall myself.</p>
<p>Rutgers would be very convinient for me because of the price and its not far from home and its a very good university. But from what ive seen on their SITE, its journalism program doesn't appeal all that much to me. I might visit the college myself but I dont know how much more i can find out about the program from what Ive read on the site. It seems to be very...general..where as the other colleges im looking into are more in depth and are split into difference concentrations (broadcast, print, etc).</p>
<p>Jeresey City University serves a different type of student. My guess is that it appeals to folks who start college later and to folks who have a stronger bent for "business training." Compare your interests with its offerings.</p>
<p>Also, look into St. Peter's College in Jersey City. Obviously it is very urban in nature but the little campus is quite a cozy community. And they do have dorms, unlike the JC University.</p>
<p>Santo,
If I were you, I'd contact the communications departments at all of these schools and set up an appointment to learn more about the specifics of the program, beyond what is shown in the course catalog. You haven't said whether you've visited yet, but I'd also set up a visit and tour and ask admissions if you could sit in on a few classes in communications and criminal justice while you are visiting.</p>
<p>I would go with Rutgers…I’m from NJ too, and rutgers is really a good school. I’m thinking because its the biggest, it would probably almost have the most choice in its academic programs and would be able to get the best speakers, faculty, etc.</p>