Which 5 CSAs have the best overall universities? (cost, people, Chicago)

[ClemVegas]

Looks like all the colleges in Boston are private except UMass-Boston and the Mass. School of Art and Design. I don't see much of a connection between a private school and a city/state.

[manitopiaaa]

Originally Posted by Gantz

NYU is not a diploma mill either though... People are acting as if NYU = University of Phoenix.

NYU is definitely overpriced relative to what you get from the degree. It's a B-list school charging as much as the Top Ivies. GWU in Washington is the same. A B-list school (which isn't necessarily bad) with A-list costs.

Columbia is also a cash cow, but at least it's got an A-list reputation.

[qworldorder]

Originally Posted by manitopiaaa

NYU is definitely overpriced relative to what you get from the degree. It's a B-list school charging as much as the Top Ivies. GWU in Washington is the same. A B-list school (which isn't necessarily bad) with A-list costs.

Columbia is also a cash cow, but at least it's got an A-list reputation.

True, but both NYU and GWU are elite in certain sectors: NYU in the Arts (especially acting) and GWU in politics. When you add in the famous alumni factor in those fields and the city locations, the tuition is justified.

[DavePa]

Chicago should get top 20 Notre Dame U. It is just outside a Indiana county in its official CSA.

[OyCrumbler]

Originally Posted by manitopiaaa

NYU is definitely overpriced relative to what you get from the degree. It's a B-list school charging as much as the Top Ivies. GWU in Washington is the same. A B-list school (which isn't necessarily bad) with A-list costs.

Columbia is also a cash cow, but at least it's got an A-list reputation.

NYU's an A-lister for most of its graduate school programs. The undergraduate programs and overseas campuses are the moneymakers though.