<p>Some of this has to do with campus culture, as well. While a Columbia student might be able to spend most of his time on campus, I don’t think that is typical at all of Columbia students (a huge number of them have internships in the city, for example). At Yale, on the other hand, although the campus is somewhat less defined, many students do spend a lot of time on campus.</p>
<p>Yeah, Columbia students are encouraged and at times required to get out into the city. Freshmen to a large extent, and all students to some point, can request chances to get all kinds of free tickets to concerts, shows, sports events, etc. The required music and art classes assign concerts and museum attendance. I can’t imagine a student choosing to go there who didn’t want to explore the city–that’s one of the schools big draws. But at the same time, when on campus, freshman dorms are on the same big block as most classrooms, libraries, student center, gym, etc. Upperclass dorms are generally one street -crossing away. There is definitely a feeling of being on campus when you’re on campus.</p>
<p>University of Cincinnati…about as much of a “well-defined” campus as you can get.</p>
<p>Fordham University has a beautiful, green, gated campus in the Bronx, a quick Metro North ride away from midtown Manhattan. Fordham also has a smaller campus right next to Lincoln Center in Manhattan.</p>