SUNY Oswego vs. The University at Buffalo

<p>Hi. I was accepted to both SUNY Oswego and The University at Buffalo. I am going to attend one of these two schools, but I am not sure which one to attend. I plan on applying to veterinary school in the future. I was accepted into SUNY Oswego's zoology program, and I was accepted to The University at Buffalo as an undecided student. I know that SUNY Oswego and The University at Buffalo differ in size, and The University at Buffalo is way more urban than SUNY Oswego. I honestly do not know if I want to attend a small college or a large one. Please help me! Tell me which one might give me a better chance of getting me into a veterinary school (Cornell University's veterinary school for example), if you can. Thank you. Much appreciated.</p>

<p>FYI-
Buffalo is a city, but the campus )both of them, are not in the “City”.</p>

<p>UB is a bigger school with much larger alumni network. They have many great science programs and great graduate programs (law, medicine, dental schools…)</p>

<p>As someone who went to Oswego (many years ago and then transferred out to a large OOS public as Oswego did not have my major), and the mother of a current UB student, I’d suggest you consider UB.</p>

<p>We have been very impressed with UB and their programs. Lots of activities on campus. North (main campus) is in a very suburban area. South campus is also in a suburban area, just 10 minutes between the two, but closer to the “city”. </p>

<p>UB’s reputation is much better than Oswego (not that it is a bad school by any means). Between the two, I would encourage you to seriously consider Buffalo.</p>

<p>Feel free to PM me with any questions.</p>

<p>One of my daughters is in her second year at the University at Buffalo (UB). She did receive the presidential scholarship from Oswego but chose not to go there. I would tell you that I think UB is an incredible institution. It is a true University, rather than a college and that brings some distinct differences. It has an abundance of majors to choose from and a reputation beyond New York’s borders. In the end you need to go with your gut but my kid chose UB and has been very happy with her decision. Good Luck!</p>

<p>Thank you crazed and worrywartmom. Bump please.</p>