Syracuse vs. Fordham vs. Binghamton, Business!

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>I'm deciding between the three schools above. Right now, I order them Syracuse, Fordham, Binghamton. I'm majoring in Finance or Marketing.</p>

<p>I wasn't very impressed with Binghamton when I visited, so it's kind of a long shot. Business program is supposed to be pretty good, though. My indebtness at graduation would be around 15K.</p>

<p>I've visited Syracuse twice. I've been accepted into the dual degree program between Newhouse (#2 communications school in nation) and Whitman School of Management. I really liked it, and it's the top choice on my list.</p>

<p>The pros:
- I'd live in Ernie Davis guaranteed because my dad knows the head of housing and he told me I could pick where I live, and it's the best and newest residence hall
- Better academically with the dual degree program
- Newer facilities = better learning environment
- My AP credits transfer MUCH better
- No insane core!
- Huge sports scene, I love sports</p>

<p>The cons:
- Huge Greek life scene, I'm not sure I'm into that
- Weather, but I'm from Buffalo so it doesn't really matter
- Not as many internship opportunities as Fordham
- No Jesuit education</p>

<p>Indebtness at graduation for Syracuse: 25K</p>

<p>I visited Fordham a few days ago. The campus is absolutely gorgeous. I had never been to NYC before and now I want to live there, it's such a vibrant place.</p>

<p>The pros:
- Beautiful campus
- Dedicated student body, not into the party scene as much
- NYC
- Jesuit
- Internships abound</p>

<p>The cons:
- Dorms are cramped compared to Syracuse
- Not as modern facilities, but that comes with the Gothic architecture
- Classrooms feel like high school again
- AP credits don't transfer very well
- No big sports</p>

<p>Indebtness at graduation for Fordham: 20K</p>

<p>As you can see, I'm leaning towards Syracuse. But Fordham is a bit cheaper, and it has a better location for a business major. What do you guys think is the best option for me?</p>

<p>Thanks for any feedback!</p>

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<p>I live in NYC, trust me by the time you graduate you would be eager to leave; anyway I think you’ve made your decision already: Syracuse. To be honest, none of these institutions are renowned for their business programs. If I were you I would attend Syracuse, the dual degree sounds very exciting. You probably can earn 5K this summer.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the feedback!</p>

<p>Any other suggestions?</p>

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<p>Bump for more suggestions.</p>

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<p>Bump…anyone?</p>

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<p>Syracuse, but it’s really unfortunate that nepotism and favoritism still runs rampant (dad-housing hookup) but it is what it is. </p>

<p>I think Syracuse would offer a fuller university experience, especially given your love of sport and it’s the best school IMO of your choices.</p>

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<p>I would go with Fordham because it is way ahead of Syracuse. It has more opportunities, better location, higher in academic ranking and reputation .</p>

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<p>@studyhelp Dude, this thread is 4 years old…</p>