| Getting jobs in NY would be easier at Stern, but I agree that everything but finance majors get shafted there (which is why about 80% of Stern majors in finance).
CMU, like I've said on other posts need to upgrade half of their facilities (half are like brand-new and the other half are really old--why not do a bit of a makeover on the older half?). Nevertheless, it is great for those doing a CIS/Finance/Math mix--so if you are a math wiz, but not going for finance, then CMU is your place.
Talking about the odds are good but goods are odd--I presume most people on here are aware that about 20% of the NYU men fall into the LGBT persuasion--and also that everyone there smokes. If you are into that, then no problem--if not, then don't go there.
NYU has "no" campus--but it's campus is kind of the whole of greenwich village. CMU is on the east side of downtown Pittsburgh in a pretty good area, but Pittsburgh is not exactly the cultural capital of the world. On the other hand, for those who actually want to meet someone, and settle down, the area outside of Pittsburgh is actually very nice (better than the surrounding mass transit nightmare of NY/NJ/southern CT), and the costs are much more reasonable. The area is growing quickly and Pittsburgh actually has six colleges, meaning that it is a much more college-centric lifestyle than the rush-rush-rush pace of NY.
In summary, some people will love NY, some will hate it--but don't pick the college entirely by the city--although it should come at least somewhat into your decision. |