Anonymous wrote:Both great...keep in mind that the College has the Core. That may or may not be appealing to a STEM person. I'd say the Core and location are deciding factors.
This. They are peer institutions-Columbia is slightly more selective. But Columbia has a common core (lots of diverse requirements, which provide a terrific liberal arts education, but isn't something that every kid enjoys, particularly if they're very focused on a particular subject). I prefer NYC to Philly, but to each their own.