<p>But wouldn’t this synergism be displayed quantitatively somehow? Either through rankings, earnings, or the like. It seems to me that even with this “synergy,” UVA’s McIntire tops Cornell’s AEM?</p>
<p>Overall I don’t think anyone doubts that Cornell is a better school. Just not for this academic department. Things would be different if the OP didn’t know what he wanted to major in. Keep in mind he has just 2 years there as well.</p>