Pitt vs. Temple - International Business/Foreign Language

spinto
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:40:27 +0000

Hello, I am trying to choose a college to attend in the fall, and I’d like some insight from people other than those in my life (who tend to be partial to one school or another for trivial reasons). My pros and cons list end up equal, so I’m looking for outside opinions.

I am from Pennsylvania and have been accepted to both Pitt and Temple. Temple has offered $2,500/year and admission to their honors program, which is very appealing. So, Pitt will cost roughly $26,000 (with room & board) and Temple $21,000. I live about an hour from Temple, and five hours from Pittsburgh. I liked both campuses very much and they are similar in their core qualities - urban setting, in-state, public. I’m looking to hear about the little things at Pitt that make it a better experience.

So, my questions/qualms are:


Compared to Temple, Pitt will be an extra $20,000 (over four years). Are there things in particular that only Pitt can offer? This can be academically, socially, etc. - any thing that makes a difference in student life.
I’d like to study foreign languages, international business, linguistics. Can Pitt offer me more in terms of internship opportunities and job connections after graduation? I’m also unsure of Pittsburgh itself - would Philadelphia be a better city for government/international jobs?
I don’t care for prestige, but for future employers, is Pitt’s name recognized/respected outside of Pennsylvania?


Thank you very much!