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Old 03-27-2011, 05:08 PM
 
Location: Coulder, Bolorado :)
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Hi guys,

I have been accepted to both George Washington University and Southern Methodist University to study master of Information Systems Technology.

I really don't know which one to chose, the cost of tuition is not an issue.

Washington DC vs Dallas...

any thoughts, ideas or opinions?
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Old 03-27-2011, 05:13 PM
 
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In terms of academic rigor, GWU hands down.
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Old 03-28-2011, 09:40 AM
 
Location: North Texas
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In terms of academic rigor, GWU hands down.
Agreed. SMU at the undergrad level is still kind of a joke.
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Old 03-28-2011, 10:16 AM
 
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GW ranks #51.
SMU ranks #56.
National University Rankings | Top National Universities | US News Best Colleges

Both charge a ridiculous amount for the degree you are getting...
I'd go with SMU over GWU-- only because I knew a guy who went to GWU and transferred to UT-Austin... if GWU was so great it seems like he would have stayed there.
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Old 03-28-2011, 10:27 AM
 
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Thanks guys for sharing your thoughts. The only reason I lean toward SMU is the high cost of living in DC area and north Virginia. by comparing the two cities, I think Dallas more affordable than DC area.
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Old 03-28-2011, 02:19 PM
 
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For IT it doesn't matter.
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Old 03-28-2011, 02:20 PM
 
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For I.T. you shouldn't really go to either school. SMU isn't known for being strong in that field. Its value is in its graduate business and law programs.
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Old 04-01-2011, 10:15 AM
 
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For I.T. you shouldn't really go to either school. SMU isn't known for being strong in that field. Its value is in its graduate business and law programs.
what about GW? any ideas?
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Old 04-01-2011, 12:09 PM
 
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Hi guys,

I have been accepted to both George Washington University and Southern Methodist University to study master of Information Systems Technology.

I really don't know which one to chose, the cost of tuition is not an issue.

Washington DC vs Dallas...

any thoughts, ideas or opinions?
I wanted to go to GW and was accepted a couple years ago. I couldn't go due to money issues.

I would go if you have the opportunity to.
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Old 04-01-2011, 03:44 PM
 
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I wanted to go to GW and was accepted a couple years ago. I couldn't go due to money issues.

I would go if you have the opportunity to.
I'm facing kind of the same problem, If I go to GW I have to squeeze myself and my wife in tiny apartment + might have to sell the car. whereas in SMU I would be relaxed financially...

I wish I applied to only one and not have to deal between them
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