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Schools: NYU Tandon vs Cooper Union
Intended major: Mechanical Engineering/ Minor in Comp Sci
Similarities: Both in the city, great engineering schools, relatively low cost (for me and my scholarships)
Cooper Union
School 1 Pros:
Supposedly really great engineering school. Rivals the Ivy's and better than a handful of them in engineering.
They only do three things; Architecture, art, and engineering. So they are really good at engineering.
Small Classes: Not sure if this is a pro or con, but I know it means the education will be a lot more focused and tailored to me, and i can build great bonds.
School 1 Cons:
They only do three things; If I ever decide engineering is not for me anymore, I have no other options. I have to transfer out.
Small Classes: Again, not totally sure if good or bad.
Apparently REALLY hard.
NYU Tandon
School 2 Pros:
Great school, widely known. Everybody knows NYU.
Lots of money, funding, and opportunities and a great engineering program.
My dream school, and I have done engineering research programs.
School 2 Cons:
Size: A classroom of 500 is worse than a classroom of 5. Professors see you as one student of many rather than an individual.
Tiebreaking considerations:
Campus Life, Enjoyment at the school, which is the better program
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