<p>I recently got accepted EA to Tulane and Fordham and I am pretty sure I am definitely going to one of them regardless of my other offers to come in March. I am planning to major in either accounting or political science and I am trying to see which school is better. I am also wanting a strong alumni network in the East Cost since I plan to go to Law school in the East Coast. Also which has a better social life and nightlife and also how are the academics for each one as far as quality and prestige go? </p>
<p>While Tulane is strong in the east, certainly Fordham will be stronger, at least in the immediate NYC area. Tulane might actually be a little stronger in Boston area, Maryland, maybe even Philly. It would be close. Tulane is the stronger school academically. no question. Don’t try to decide based on individual majors, in most cases that is a waste of time. I am sure both schools have fine poli sci and accounting programs. Prestige is a bogus concept once you get past a handful of Ivy and similar schools. After that it just depends on who you are trying to impress and what they know.</p>
<p>For social life and night life, you have two of the most interesting cities for college students in the world. Quite a choice. Tulane will have better weather most of the year, which is something to consider. Perhaps more important is that since you plan on going to the east coast after undergrad, this may be your only chance to experience something truly unique by living in New Orleans for 4 years.</p>
<p>Forget about “reputation” and all that. Try and decide if you are more of a NYC person, or would rather experience the very eclectic vibe of New Orleans. Naturally visiting each school is the best idea, but if that is not possible you will just have to do your best to weigh the factors you pretty much already know, I feel sure.</p>
<p>Congratulations! I commend you for both admissions. Both are fabulous schools. </p>
<p>Tulane is a bit more of a party school because of the frats and sororities (which Fordham and 90% of all Jesuit schools pass on). The Big Easy, “New Ahleens” or “N’Awlins”, is laid back and a different lifestyle than NYC. But its an education in and of itself, rich in history and the faculty at Tulane are fabulous. The student body is a majority of Southerners. </p>
<p>Fordham is a majority of Northeasterners with the largest percentage from the tri-state area. But its slowly changing. Its an intense academic experience, particularly for the serious students who pick the tough majors and professors. (and no, that isnt just math and science). Fordham has amazing faculty as well and outstanding internships, both in the business world and the ngo or non-profit world. Fordham is Jesuit, while Tulane is sectarian and private. Tulane is adjacent to a gem of a little Jesuit school, Loyola New Orleans if you want to take a Jesuit course while there. </p>
<p>Its a coin toss and up to you and your performance about both schools and law school placement. Both boast phenomenal results every year, including the Ivy Law Schools. </p>
<p>So it comes down to lifestyle and personal preference. Your call. </p>
<p>College Yahoo - he wouldn’t be out of law school for 7 years. Maybe you have a crystal ball as to where the economy and the legal industry will be at that time, but I sure don’t.</p>
<p>spt: If you want to change to Rose Hill…you can do so. Just call Admissions and ask them. But DONT delay.</p>
<p>Lincoln Center is a wonderful school, but its a different environment and perspective. </p>
<p>Averby: There is NOTHING, repeat NOTHING, wrong with the South. Its a different way of life (though many northerners are moving to the South…and they wouldnt be coming if they didnt see the quality of life here…in fact my neighbor is from Queens.)</p>
<p>I also applied EA to both. It’s an interesting comparison. I live in New Orleans, and want to go out of state, so I have Fordham higher on my list. </p>
<p>You should have no problem getting into a law school, if you make good grades and do well on the LSAT.</p>
<p>I am actually from Texas so I am a southerner myself but I have never been to New Orleans or Louisiana so as far as environment I think I will be kinda used to it as far as Tulane goes… How is the alum network in the west coast? Maybe around the bay area in california?</p>