Fordham vs. High Point University

ghostbuster
Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:26:44 +0000

Interesting selection. Puts me in a hard spot because I have seen High Point and agree with you that its an amazing and gorgeous campus with a certain zeal to the student body, an incredibly dynamic President in Nido Qubein and of course a southern culture and climate. Fordham on the other hand is NYC and in the Bronx, lots of opportunities. My D is at Fordham so our heart is there.

Fordham is very strong academically, but their workload is going to be a lot tougher than High Point. That being said, each person must decide for themselves about where they want to go and where they think they will excel and grow the most, fit in the best etc. The Jesuit education at Fordham is awesome. But its going to be more stressful and demanding. High Point has excellent connections in the Southeast. It is up and coming, but its still considered to be below Wake, Elon, NCState, UNC, Duke, Davidson, Furman, Wofford, USC-Columbia…in the south. Its made huge strides and has amazing facilities. Pretty buildings are part of the college experience. New dorms etc. BUT…at the end of the day for most kids, its about the strength of programs, faculty etc.

To thine ownself be true. And yes, for some money is a big factor that can’t be ignored. If your daughter feels she can excel at High Point, be happy there after the honeymoon wears off and last four years far from home in a different culture, and find herself then that may be your best choice. I never denigrate any school for any reason. Each school has its own merits. Each student knows where they fit the best and can excel.

And it also depends on what she is looking for in a college experience. Hope that helps.