Is Columbia right for me?

MidWestFather
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:14:30 +0000

Both Duke and Columbia are top notch academically in your areas of interest. Both have great reputations with employers. The difference is the ambiance. One is urban and other other is more sub-urban. One has big time sports, the other does not. What is your priority? My DD was admitted to both and prefers Columbia because she would rather avoid the rah rah “school spirit” of schools with big time sports. So, pick based on your values. Also, DD got Much better financial aid from Columbia. It wasn’t even close.