<p>I was accepted into Temple's honors program and Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Rutgers College. I intend to major in some liberal art, probably something similar to English. I like Temple's location, but I think Rutgers has stronger accademics--would the honors things offset it? or does it really not matter either way?</p>
<p>I would go to Rutgers.</p>
<p>That's what I'm thinking</p>
<p>Theyre totally equal. My dad is a Temple Alum. When he went there it was a better school then it has been. Recently, it's been getting MUCH better. Their honors program is especially great.</p>
<p>Could you describe the honors program and what it offers, and the perks? I don't know anything about it. Also, what does it take to be accepted into it?
Thanks.</p>
<p>Temple is a diamond in the rough. While it is obscured by other local publics such as Penn State, Rugers, and UDelaware, there are some very good programs.</p>
<p>What do you plan on majoring in? Is money an issue?</p>
<p>I'm going to major in either English or something along those lines. Money's not an issue, they offered me 5k a year/4k for rutgers. my parents will pay the tuition of either, so it's really what ever i like best. i'm visiting both next week. i'd rather go to temple because of its location and the honors program, but i think rutgers may have better accademics.</p>
<p>Rutgers is much better. More like a real college atmosphere.</p>
<p>Take it from someone in Washington to know about Temple :rolleyes:
Calling Temple a 'fake' college atmosphere is appalling and offending.</p>
<p>Somebody who spent 20 years in NJ about 40 miles from RU and Temple. And my brother went to RU. Temple is basically a city commuter school with a bad bad football team. RU is not the nicest campus in the world but it is a real campus in a college town. RU is very good in English (#18). RU is #60 overall while Temple is third tier.</p>
<p>What is Temple's honors program like? What are the Perks?
BTW, Rutgers is a better school and really enjoys recognition nationally. Hope you don't mind waiting for buses if you attend!</p>
<p>Somebody who spent 20 years in NJ about 40 miles from RU and Temple. And my brother went to RU. Temple is basically a city commuter school with a bad bad football team. RU is not the nicest campus in the world but it is a real campus in a college town. RU is very good in English (#18). RU is #60 overall while Temple is third tier.</p>
<p>Thats great and all, but having a lackluster football team has no merit as to whether or not it is a good school. Rutgers isnt exactly a bowl-game hot spot. Temple isnt a real campus, fine. So is Penn? Drexel? It's similar to BUs. It isnt the prettiest thing, but its a campus. Rutgers isnt a bad school, but it isnt exactly like comparing Temple to Penn. Temple gets a bad rap from USNews. It is in no way a third tier school. Thats total ********.</p>
<p>Part of having an enjoyable life at a large school is having some school spirit. IMHO RU has more than Temple.</p>
<p>Rutgers. It is a major research university, a member of the Association of American Universities, <a href="http://www.aau.edu/%5B/url%5D">http://www.aau.edu/</a>. Parts of the campus, especially the Old Queens portion, are very pretty. One of the original colonial universities. A member of the Big East. A bus or train ride away from NYC.</p>
<p>I would go with Rutgers. From what I hear, Temple is located in a horrible section of Philly, so you might not be comfortable with that. Rutgers is also a step or two above Temple in terms of presige+academics, and if you're a NJ resident, Rutgers would be MUCH cheaper for you than Temple would. The fact that you got into Temple Honors makes it a bit more appealing, but I'd still go with Rutgers.</p>
<p>Part of having an enjoyable life at a large school is having some school spirit. IMHO RU has more than Temple.</p>
<p>Believe me, people at Temple have PLENTY of school spirit.</p>
<p>From what I hear, Temple is located in a horrible section of Philly, so you might not be comfortable with that.</p>
<p>Not really. There are much worse parts. Theres no apprehension about walking around there and what not. It takes sheltered idiots to be turned off by Temple's location.</p>
<p>I'm more concerned with accademics and grad school opportunities, but I'm probably go with Rutgers.</p>
<p>Dont let others negative opinions on a truly underrated school affect you. Go check out Temple if you havent already.</p>
<p>Rutgers is probably the better choice, but still give Temple a look. Just in case.</p>