#UMich vs NYU (neuro/cog sci/stem in general)

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gentle sequoia
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Schools: UMich vs NYU NY
Intended major: neuro or cog sci, pre dental
Similarities: both are well known?

UMich
Pros:

  • stronger for STEM (i think)
  • very good research opportunities
  • has a campus (pro and a con)
  • good school spirit (idrc about this but good vibes)
  • collaborative environment?

Cons:

  • 23k cost, 13k more than NYU
  • can be socially dead (big nono for me)
  • suburban college town, not used to isolated environment
  • less diversity :(

NYU
Pros:

  • 10-11k, much more affordable
  • amazing study abroad program
  • CAS Psychology major much more aligned with what I want (cog sci concentration, research orientated)
  • NYC!! lots of opportunities and things to do, independence
  • guaranteed housing 4 yrs

Cons:

  • STEM might not be as strong as UMich (i think, pls lmk)
  • heard things about people not being able to make friends (im pretty social so idk)
  • living expenses $$$

tiebreaking considerations
is STEM/research at UMich significantly better that it’s worth +13k? dental/med school matriculation rates? welcoming > cutthroat environment. i know people slander NYU because of its price, but is it a good place to be in my situation? i dont mind urban campuses at all

(i am also very used to cold weather)

thanks!

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please help 😭 i have been racking my brain all day thinking about this

soft sable
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UMich and socially dead??? 💀💀💀

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But anyways

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NYU since program aligns with ur interest and it’s cheaper plus u get guaranteed housing

gentle sequoia
soft sable
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And I mean lot of us do school clubs during the week