Holy Cross vs Fordham

ctyankee
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:21:22 +0000

ghostbuster:

I just love people who don’t know either school opining on which is better. For those who are Holy Cross fans, fine…it is certainly your prerogative to support your alma mater (or school where your kid goes). Its a small LAC and comparing it to Fordham, which is a national research university with a highly respected Law School, MBA program (including one in Beijing and in London with close ties to LSE), two campuses, an amazing theatre and dance program, 18 consecutive years of applicant record growth, on and on. I hear very little about Holy Cross making any significant changes or moves. Again, I am not into school bashing. People, particularly on CC will point to the SAT scores of students and make superficial judgements about status, prestige and rankings.



I do REALLY like it when someone is passionate about their school. It speaks well for their graduates. But it’s not a discussion about Fordham’s graduate programs now is it? Nor is it about what you may have heard or not heard about some other program. Nor do you need to tell people that you’re not bashing a program. After the first time (mentioned) it can come across as being insincere and readers can and will make their own judgment about your posts.

As for your repeated questions about how academic rigor is measured … why ask a question when you won’t be satisfied with any possible answer? This is a forum of opinions.



kwu:

You’ve answered your own question: “… the choice is between an LAC and a large university…”



I hope that’s just a regrettable post after a bad day …