<p>Do you know which area of business you want? Right now, the hotel industry is part of the economic down turn which is why I would be reluctant to take on debt to attend Cornell vs. free tuition at USC. My son visited Cornell and wanted USC over Cornell. He did not like Ithaca. It is a very difficult city to travel to because flights are limited. Ithaca has a small town feel. Very cold in the winter. My vote is to go to USC undergrad and if you want to attend Cornell for grad school, you would get the benefit of the Ivy degree if that is important to you.</p>