<p>Hey all, I am currently facing the totally epic dilemma of deciding between Stanford or Yale. I currently live in NYC and plan on studying either CompSci/engineering or Economics, then attending business school. I have considered the pros and cons of each school, but I can't make up my mind. Could anyone provide me with some insight on which college to attend?</p>
<p>You have been selected to both I presume?</p>
<p>What are the financial situations regarding both schools?</p>
<p>Where would you like to work after graduation? Silicon Valley or Wall Street?</p>
<p>If you have any interest in engineering or comp sci, I’d choose Stanford. It’s easier to do engineering/comp sci for an undergrad - if at all interested in that field. Stanford is stronger than Yale in engineering and comp sci. </p>
<p>An Econ and biz interest can always be fulfilled with electives or an MBA later on.</p>
<p>Come to Stanford! Beautiful weather here. Sunny and a little cold.</p>
<p>Have you ever met an unhappy Yale grad?</p>
<p>Stanford! stronger in CompSci/engineering and better business school</p>
<p>I think ucbalumnus is asking the appropriate question. But I also think the anecdote of Chelsea Clinton is appropriate. She went to Stanford but she talked to a girl trying to decide Stanford or Yale. Since the girl was from CA, Chelsea advised Yale to go across the country and experience another area, which is how Chelsea chose between the two herself.</p>
<p>Yale.</p>
<p>This same question has also been asked many times on both the S and Y fora. You can do a quick search there. You’ve been accepted at both already? Or is this possibly in anticipation ? </p>
<p>Regardless, I attended Y but dated a woman at S and worked there one summer. I found (for me) the social aspect of the Residential Colleges to offer more intimate and interesting social ties than what was available at S. I also liked the compact size of Y and its location on the Eastern seaboard. However, you can’t beat the weather at S and getting to SF or other areas of N Cali were wonderful options.</p>
<p>OP. If you TRULY (I ask this since this is your very 1st post) got into both schools already then congratulations! Now, if you are posting this just for an ego boost to say look at me…I got into Stanford and Yale…while there are thousands upon thousands waiting to get into Stanford or Yale next week…it is not cool! I have noticed there are a handful of individuals doing this on CC the last few weeks. Why don’t you wait until the regular decisions are out because there will be dozens upon dozens of these posts X vs Y and X vs Z, etc…</p>
<p>**If I were you I would really look into the strengths and weaknesses of both schools in CS/engineering/economics/MBA programs. If done objectively by your OWN research available on the internet you will know where to attend. </p>
<p>Whether you are from west coast or east coast, Midwest or the South, the Plains or the Gulf Coast, you want to attend 4 years of college where you will be most comfortable, happy, and thrive. Most, if not all, of the students usually KNOW deep inside which “campus culture” and its “environment” FIT them the best…and where they really want to be.</p>
<p>Be wary of picking a college based on what you “think” would “please” some of those around you (including your parents)…it is not going to be any one of them ATTENDING school…it will be YOU. Where do you see yourself thriving? Only you KNOW.**</p>
<p>And by the way…Chelsea Clinton’s parents both attended Yale Law School…and yet, she chose to attend Stanford over Yale. And she is happily married to a fellow Stanford grad (very successful millionaire investment banker) living in Manhattan…</p>
<p>How did you get into both already–isn’t Stanford’s ED equivalent Single Choice?</p>
<p>I applied to Yale EA and Stanford via regular decision. I was accepted to Yale and received a likely letter to Stanford. I’ve been looking into both the pros and cons of attending both colleges, and so far it comes down to the size of the campus, distance, and student life. Stanford is immense-8,190 acres, is pretty far, and I know nothing of its student life. Contrarily, Yale is a bit smaller, closer to NYC, and everyone I’ve met from Yale seems pretty happy with their education. I get to fly out to both schools in April, so I might get a better idea of where I belong.</p>
<p>righteous, dude! I hope you find one or the other fit you well. It really is upto you and what fits your needs. We might make good points, offer helpful advice, but you must do what feels right to you for you. And ignore the people who offer instant decisions. The world has no paucity of fools.</p>
<p>Congrats! And yeah, I’d wait for that trip. Not saying it will happen, but if it does, you won’t be the first kid to fall in love with Stanford after a campus visit… :)</p>