<p>I'm fairly certain I got into Albany and I received admission letters on the other to. I plan on majoring in Computer Science even thought I put down Biology. I will get instate tuition for the SUNY's but out of state tuition for UCONN. So UCONN would be considerably more expensive. UCONN seems to offer the most school spirit, Albany seem to offer the most to do and Oneonta seems to offer the best campus. </p>
<p>I really can't decide. Help me please.</p>
<p>Have you visited the schools? UConn is huge. The Albany campus could use some improvements. Oneonta has more of a small school feel and the campus is very nice. The drawback is that it's not near a bigger city.</p>
<p>I suggest you visit Albany and Oneonta. After visiting, you'll know right away which school is a better fit for you.</p>
<p>Its actually a very easy decision... UConn.</p>
<p>I visited Albany already. I actually liked the campus and I visited on a rainy day. But the concrete could get to me after a while. I plan on visiting Oneonta and UCONN in March. </p>
<p>Why is UCONN the easy decision Omniscient?</p>
<p>I will not answer your stupid question.</p>
<p>For areas like computer science or biology, I don't know if it's worth an additional $40,000(or thereabouts) to go to UConn.<br>
as Tymel is a NYS resident, the SUNY tuition is a lot less expensive and the savings could go for a masters degree which is probably more valuable than an UGdegree from UConn.</p>
<p>as a NY Mom, my focus on college costs may play more of a factor than it does for some of the students on board. So with that said--
UConn is a good school, but I don't know if it worth the extra cost.<br>
I do believe SUNY Albany has a decent computer science department. As it is located in the state capitol, I would assume that their may be internship opportunities that may be readily available too.
Personally, I like the Oneonta campus alot. But it is a totally different feel than Albany.</p>
<p>If you are interested in computers/business, I think Albany is a solid choice. But check out all the campuses.</p>
<p>Thanks. I was wondering if UCONN was really worth the OOS price. Money is a big issue for us, but I don't want to dismiss UCONN if the opportunities would be better for me after graduation. I also don't want to end up in a lot of debt and then try to live in NY where its expensive enough to live in. </p>
<p>I guess I'm going to have to check out the Oneonta campus to see if its right for me. I'm used to Long Island and Queens which has a lot of stuff going on, I'm not sure if Oneonta has that. That's why I like Albany. Being in the capital region with the many internships, venues, cafes, etc. would make me feel at home. But college is for trying something different.</p>
<p>I guess it comes down to me visiting each. I just wanted to see which one would give me the most advantage in getting a job after college.</p>
<p>no offense, cost is a big factor, but it shouldnt be the only one. Yeah U Albany is cheaper, but it has the reputation of being a huge party school. I also too live in Upstate New York, and I agree, it would we nicer to experience something new for a change. If i</p>
<p>So you think UCONN is the better of the choices?</p>
<p>I'd recommend not dismissing the SUNYs just for their reputation. Cost is a very important factor for many people (and I greatly include myself), and I know a bunch of people who have been very, very happy at SUNY schools. The economy is a reality, and these schools have a lot more to offer than just their price in my opinion. </p>
<p>Visit all of them, and then decide what's best for you. Go with your gut, not prestige or reputation. Good Luck! :)</p>
<p>"I just wanted to see which one would give me the most advantage in getting a job after college."</p>
<p>There is no discernable edge that a diploma from one of these schools would give you over the other two. </p>
<p>nk9230 -- Lots of people drink at UAlbany, no doubt, but its reputation is overblown. Per capita (cheap) beer consumption at all three schools is roughly equal from what I've heard and seen. Albany, being a big city in comparison to Oneonta and Storrs, offers more diversions that don't have to entail partying than those two towns.</p>
<p>UCONN is a wonderful school and my D1 went there and also my parents. </p>
<p>However after D1 got there, my H lost his job. A parent's loss of a job at UCONN is NOT a special circumstance to the financial aid office. It was when D1 enrolled there, but they changed the policy when she was halfway through UCONN. As far as UCONN was concerned loss of income is only counted if the parents divorce or one parent should die. </p>
<p>So if there is a chance that one of your parents could have a job loss over the next 4 years, then UCONN is not a good choice. Look before you leap, these days. Check out those "Special Circumstances" policies at the financial aid offices. See exactly what is a "Special Circumstance."</p>
<p>Honestly cost is a big factor. That's why I didn't even really consider any schools outside the SUNY's for awhile. I visited Albany and I liked it. Guess I just have to visit Oneonta. It's good to hear that an education from one of these schools isn't greater then the others. So that makes choosing more on what fits me the most then what would land me a job. </p>
<p>I don't know anybody that hated it at these schools though. Thanks for the advice guys. I think the size of UCONN might be a little to big for me, since I tend to doubt myself a lot and I won't feel as connected. But maybe the size of Oneonta is to small. Guess I'm going to have to visit to see which one is "right".</p>
<p>SLUMOM: I hope to god that one of my parents don't loose a job, but my dad does work with finance. So it's a possibility. Thanks for the heads up.</p>
<p>"There is no discernible edge that a diploma from one of these schools would give you over the other two."--hudsonvalley51</p>
<p>I agree 100%. So if it is a matter of cost, it would be between the 2 SUNYs. Oneonta has a much nicer campus, smaller class size and is more intimate. Albany is in a city w/ its advantages.</p>
<p>I also know, as nk9230 said, Albany " has the reputation of being a huge party school." However, Oneonta was called, in past years, "Stoneonta."</p>
<p>Every school has plus and minuses. Go visit each and decide which feels right for you. You can get a good education at each of these schools.</p>
<p>PS--Both Oneonta and Albany have many students from LI and the NYC area.</p>
<p>if you plan on majoring in CS or biology, then why didn't you apply to stony brook?</p>
<p>Stony Brook is way to close to home. It's always been my dream to go away for college.</p>
<p>mari: Thanks. SUNY's are starting to look like a better option.</p>