In my opinion, I don’t think reputation matters as much as experiences/network connections. Especially with the major you’re looking at, I think Pace would suit you well. I applied and considered it pretty highly on my list. I understand there’s not a lot of prestige there, as I was concerned about that as well, but I do think the experiences you’ll get from NYC jobs and internships will make it worth it. Plus, you’ll likely get generous aid (anywhere in NYC is still expensive… room and board was about $15k/year) - I got $92k for their highest merit scholarship (I had a 30 ACT and 3.8ish GPA), and admission to the honors program, which I think will give you a little prestige boost as well. Again, I’m totally biased, but I don’t think you should rule out Pace because of reputation.