Duke or Cornell for computer science
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Anonymous
| My kid has gotten into both. Cost of attendance is almost similar. Which one would you recommend and choose ? |
Anonymous
| Duke |
Anonymous
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What does the kid prefer?
Both are great but they have different vibes. |
Anonymous
| Cornell, hands down. Their CS program is great. Prestige is similar. |
Anonymous
| If they are very serious about CS and also a very mature, self-directed student, then probably Cornell. If they might want to change their major down the road, or are into sports/want to be at a school with strong athletics/student social life, I’d lean towards Duke. The schools seem very different to me. I’d have kid visit both and decide from there. |
Anonymous
| Yes if he is very much into computer science maybe cornell |
Anonymous
+100 really can’t see a kid loving both, and happiness is more of a key to success here then which school. As you know quite well, both are good. |
Anonymous
| We were in similar place and chose Duke after visiting the campus, some research and talking to folks. Duke is a stellar place and amazing resources! I would pick duke again if I had this choice with my second kid |
Anonymous
| Duke for better weather & better health. |
Anonymous
| I think Cornell is stronger in CS, but Duke probably has a better student life experience. I’d choose Duke. |
Anonymous
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I might pick Duke just for the weather.
Basketball might be fun too. Duke graduates seem more annoying than Cornell graduates by a large margin so maybe in the end I would pick Cornell. |
Anonymous
| Cornell. |
Anonymous
| Toss up. Weather nod goes to Duke easily. So, Duke. |
Anonymous
| Cornell if kid is serious of school |
Anonymous
| Duke |