<p>Hey everyone,
Yesterday I found out I got into both of these schools. I wanna major in something like mathematics and finance to eventually become an actuary. Which would you recommend? Which one would give me more job opportunities after graduation?
Furthermore, I'm so confused because now I'm wondering about that dreaded "what if" and if I could get into a better school than these. Any suggestions?</p>
<p>Can you pay for either one? The cost difference is huge if paying full price.</p>
<p>Go to the career services office at each and ask to see the types of employers that are recruiting there, find out how many grads were hired in last year's class, that kind of thing. It's great that you have two acceptances; maybe you'll be more confident about applying to some schools you dismissed earlier in the year!</p>
<p>If your going Math/Science... I would pick stony brook. SB's programs are as strong, if not stronger than that of Fordham's and Stony is MUCH MUCH cheaper. </p>
<p>Good Luck</p>
<p>How did you find out about your acceptance to stony brook? was it email or regular mail. </p>
<p>I would choose stony brook</p>
<p>i just checked my status and I was admitted too!</p>
<p>Congrats on your acceptances! I was accepted to SB as well:)</p>
<p>Yes, if you are a NY resident, GO TO STONYBROOK. Not only is it probably better in math and science but it MUCH, MUCH less expensive unless you get one heck of a scholarship from Fordham.</p>
<p>Let me dissent from all of the above. I dont know stony brook very well, other than by its excellent reputation. Its a state school. </p>
<p>But Fordham is amazing. Its college of business administration (CBA) which is where I presume you were accepted is very highly regarded in New York. Its a superb feeder school for MBA's, Law School and other graduate and professional programs. It has AMAZING contacts in Manhattan for internships and fellowships. </p>
<p>But more than that, its a special place on campus. Warm, inviting, and VERY VERY TIGHT. I dont know if Stony Brook can offer that to you or not. Great sports both Div I and club sports. The Dorms are unique and offer you many different living style arrangements depending on your academic interests ,whether you are more social and relaxed or more a book worm, or such. Its a drop dead GORGEOUS campus. All Gothic buildings. The Jesuit influence is wonderful. You will learn things and explore things that will EXPAND your mind.....yes Finance is a great major and you SHOULD pursue that...but you could double major in anything of your liking....music, history, languages, political science, political economy, economics. Their faculty are almost 70% Ivy League credentialed....simply stunning faculty. You will work your rear end off, I can assure you of that! But its SOOOOO worth it. Fordham pride is something that they sell.....and its 100% genuine and true. </p>
<p>I am NEVER into school bashing. I would NEVER suggest that to anyone. Even if I had bad stories on Stony Brook (and I dont) I would NOT dish those out to you. That is not what I am about and not what the Fordham family does. Fordham kids are members of a family....and their families are as much a part of it as anyone. So first of all we welcome you to the Fordham family! Dont make any rash decisions. Go to the Fordham campus and see for yourself! There is a HUGE and HIGHLY organized Fordham accepted student orientation in April. Its a lot of fun and for us, it was an Epiphany. My D turned down many other offers to attend Fordham and we are not sorry about that at all. She is very happy and THRIVING.</p>
<p>I dont know you or your personality or academic mindset. But I can tell you with a straight face that we met and spoke with kids on Edwards Parade (the "quad") on the Fordham campus last April and what they represented to us about Fordham was the Gospel Truth......and now I am telling you. Its a simply amazing school with amazing people and so much fun! They work really hard but also play hard. They are very, very tight. They go into the city in groups....to help each other and just to be together. My D came home at Thanksgiving and La Guardia airport terminal was FULL of Fordham kids....</p>
<p>they get HUGE discounts for Broadway plays, people know people for knicks games etc. Its close to Yankee Stadium. They go into the Bronx Zoo, which actually is very nice. They go into the New York Botanical Gardens which are gorgeous. The Metro North train stops literally at Fordham's gate and then is two stops to Grand Central. It costs 3.00. I mean, really....what more can you ask for?</p>
<p>The football games and basketball games right on campus. Many many sports and clubs to be involved with. Division I sports! Great rivalries! Kids from all over the country are there: California, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, North and South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Texas, on and on....all great kids. Its like Fordham just has this magical touch to bring in kids who are just great. </p>
<p>Of course its your personal decision. You should accept the offer (these and any others that come in) that is best suited to your personality and interests. Fordham is not cheap, but they give good scholarships and financial aid packages. Whatever it costs you its worth every penny.</p>
<p>Move in day in September is FLAWLESS. Its so well organized and really effortless. I cannot recommend Fordham more to you. Its just a great place to go to college. Welcome once again and we hope to see you in April.</p>
<p>That makes me really really want to go to Fordham haha But the only thing is is that it's just tooo expensive. That's why I just applied to SUNYs</p>
<p>As Swansong noted, you will get more warm "furries" at Fordham. I attended Stonybrook years ago and can attest to a lack of warm furries there. You probably won't get as good a discount to the theaters as noted. You probably will find geting a high grade a bit harder since state universities tend to grade a bit lower than that of private schools. You won't see a lot of intercollegate sports. You are also not near the Botanical Guardians nor will you see a lot of gothic architecture.</p>
<p>HOWEVER, the difference of $25,000 PER YEAR in tuition, not to mention cheaper room, board and books at StonyBrook ( $4,000 per year difference), pays for a LOT of "warm furries." In fact, just invest the difference, and you will see a huge difference in your life style.</p>
<p>Thus, if you combine the $29,000 PER YEAR savings with the similar education that you would get at Fordham, I think you would be crazy to attend Fordham over a SUNY, absent some special program needs or scholarships.</p>
<p>If price is the deciding factor, yes Stony Brook is the answer. But financial aid at private schools is abundant. Many can match the price of state schools. As for grade deflation, well count Fordham among those. Its a notoriously tough grading school. Getting an A at Fordham is extraordinary and EARNED. Believe me.</p>
<p>Look, I wont bash Stony Brook. That is not my style nor intention. I frankly dont know enough about it, except they were after my D like a swarm of bees. More power to them for recruiting far away and out of state. I respect that. </p>
<p>Fordham has amazing contacts. Over 250 corporations recruit ACTIVELY on the Fordham campus. Its graduates get into Ivy League graduate programs and professional schools. </p>
<p>The solution clearly is to visit both schools and see what YOU think. If you pick Stony Brook, then I tip my hat and wish you the very very best. Fordham is a place of integrity and we act with mutual respect. If you pick Fordham, then we shake your hand vigorously and welcome you to the Fordham family. Its that simple.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you whatever you decide.</p>
<p>Thank you all for you're answers. They are greatly appreciate. I will take them all into consideration when it comes to making a decision. I will also visit both schools. I also want to see how much financial aid they both give me && see where I go from there. I would not like to take on loans, but with fordham, I might be forced to, while stony brook could be possible through scholarships. </p>
<p>By the way, might any of you know how much the average freshman receives from stony brook scholarships or aid or grants or all? lols. </p>
<p>Again, thank you all so much.</p>