College Confidential - View Single Post - NYC Business Colleges: Pace vs. Fordham vs. Baruch

taxguy · 07-02-2009, 03:47 PM

Although I think all the schools that you mentioned are fine for business,if you are a New York resident, take Baruch and never look back. Don't let the ranking fool you. Why?

1. Baruch is MUCH, MUCH less expensive than the other schools. This alone should warrant going to Baruch.

Baruch tuition and fees per year $4,600
Fordham tuition and fees per year $25,880

Difference PER YEAR without scholarships: $21,280 per year! This results in a difference of over $80,000 over the four year NOT COUNTING cost of living increases.

2. Baruch has a HUGE alumni base and is very established. This helps greatly in job placement and for internships.

3. Cache: Both Fordham and Baruch have similar Cachet, although it could be argued that Fordham might...just might ...have a slightly better cachet. However , it clearly isn't worth over $80,000 more. It doens't have the reputation of Harvard or even NYU.

07-02-2009, 03:47 PM	#5
taxguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockville, Maryland Posts: 5,093	Although I think all the schools that you mentioned are fine for business,if you are a New York resident, take Baruch and never look back. Don't let the ranking fool you. Why? 1. Baruch is MUCH, MUCH less expensive than the other schools. This alone should warrant going to Baruch. Baruch tuition and fees per year $4,600 Fordham tuition and fees per year $25,880 Difference PER YEAR without scholarships: $21,280 per year! This results in a difference of over $80,000 over the four year NOT COUNTING cost of living increases. 2. Baruch has a HUGE alumni base and is very established. This helps greatly in job placement and for internships. 3. Cache: Both Fordham and Baruch have similar Cachet, although it could be argued that Fordham might...just might ...have a slightly better cachet. However , it clearly isn't worth over $80,000 more. It doens't have the reputation of Harvard or even NYU.
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