What is the difference between SUNY and CUNY schools in NYC?
I’ve been meaning to update this answer, for a while. Thank you to the responder(s), for the correction, as it’s much appreciated.CUNY schools were previously under NYC's jurisdiction, but even with state oversight, the city does exert significant political influence on target policy considerations (i.e., the original proposal to remove open admissions started at the city level, not the state, to which others may incorrectly allude). With that said, they receive state and federal subsidies, in addition to private donations for academic programs and endowment development. SUNY schools in NYC, are also under the same NYS jurisdiction that their CUNY counterparts are, even though the one(s) you're referencing are geographically located, within the same city.As far as funding goes, I'm not sure, but the CUNY's on average are significantly less expensive, even for the same degrees. But be warned, as this is the most important point herein: The academic quality among the schools varies very widely, within and across each system. So it's best to research each school in-depth as the primary barometer, as opposed to just comparing systems.Some CUNYs are better than some SUNYs and vice versa. It's more contingent upon your desired field. For example, if someone has to choose a specific law school between SUNY and CUNY, then U. Buffalo automatically rules out CUNY Law, as an option. For business school, Baruch College, which is a CUNY would be a comparable choice to SUNY Binghamton, which may actually be held in somewhat higher esteem based on rankings history. The aforementioned variation in quality appears extremely pronounced among the more social science or humanities related fields but appears much more narrow among their STEM counterparts (due in significant part to their inherent quantitative and more rigid logistical and objective nature … philosophy would be just one exception here). In sum, focus more on each individual school relative to your goals as opposed to the CUNY vs SUNY system approach. The latter although useful, at a primary glance to note system differences, the former is much more vital to the decision-making process …. hope this helps.
CUNY Brooklyn vs Binghamton SUNY?
Both are very good universities. CUNY-Brooklyn is one of only nineteen schools in the USA to get ACTA's "A" rating for CUNY-Brooklyn's commitment to comprehensive general education. (SUNY-Binghamton gets a "C"). CUNY-Brooklyn has been called the Poor Man's Harvard.
I want to transfer from cuny to suny?
First thing: "semester" means something different in a college vs. high school context. Basically, a college semester is equivalent to a high school term; a high school semester is referred to as a year in a college. You'll see why I made this note in a bit. That said, it's definitely possible to transfer from a CUNY to a SUNY; tons of people do it, including myself. :) Given that you were rejected from FIT as a freshman applicant, I'd imagine your high school grades played a part in that. If that's the case, it'd be best to apply following your first semester. If you apply during your first semester, the colleges will only have your high school grades to review - and unless you manage to pull off some amazing grades in your final senior term that somehow greatly improve your overall GPA, you're not likely to fare much better in getting into FIT. So go to a CUNY, do your best work, complete the first semester, and then apply to FIT afterwards. FIT will likely request both your high school and college grades and if you do well college-wise, you'll have a much better chance of getting in. If you are accepted, all you will have to do is complete your second semester at the CUNY and you'll be able to start at FIT for your third semester (as a sophomore). As for which school you should choose: that's completely up to you. I know Queens College has a good reputation and Lehman is considered rather decent, so you might want to look further into those two.
Good suny and cuny schools?
The CUNY site lists them- check it thoroughly, but for edu, I think Hunter is fantastic. I took some classes in Spanish and English there, it was great. Small classes, nice teachers. Modern facility, too. I know Brooklyn has edu, too, and the campus is so pretty. The senior colleges have edu, not the ccs. (If I remember correctly, CSI, Queens, Brooklyn, Hunter and maybe City). But really, their site is thorough.
Which SUNY/CUNY schools have a good BA program in theatre? How do they work, and what do you learn from them?
Look into CUNY at Queens College, Located in the Flushing area, Kissena Boulevard and the Long Island Expressway, sometimes known as the hidden jewel of City University You will find an extensive program in Theater Drama and Dance. I recall taking a number of Technical Theater classes (Set Design, Lighting, and Sound) there some years ago. Well worth exploring.
What's the best in Manhattan: CUNY or NYU?
There is no simple answer. NYU’s undergrad program was poor decades ago. Most CUNY schools were better. NYU has improved greatly. If you have a limited budget, I would choose City College or Hunter over NYU. Brooklyn, Queens, etc. the other CUNY schools, I would definitely go in debt to attend NYU.It also depends on where you want to live or work after college graduation. NYU has international recognition. CUNY does not. Employers outside of NYC will not know the diversity of the CUNY system. CUNY has less than stellar colleges and amazing ones. City College ranked with a Harvard education for decades.If you certain you want to remain in NYC and never leave, City College or Hunter may be good choices.Since you are considering CUNY, I assume you live in the city. Visit campuses yourself. Talk with people, chat. Spend a day or two in each location. See if you can sit in classes. NYU is expensive. I love Greenwich Village. It is my home. There is no denying that Greenwich Village is a great experience. You are closer to all the important Manhattan life in the Village.
CUNY College of Staten Island or CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
I am currently studying at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. My intended major is a BA in English Literature and the Law with a minor in journalism. At the College of Staten Island, I was accepted as a BS Communications major with a specialization in journalism and I intend to minor in Spanish. As an aspiring journalist, which CUNY school/major would be best?
Rutgers vs Stony Brook vs CUNY-Hunter College?
I was accepted at all three universities as a transfer. I plan on majoring in English/pre-med. I can pay in-state fees for Hunter and Stony Brook, but Rutgers I'll have to pay for out of state fees. Which should I choose? Does anyone know about the academic reputations of these schools in pre-med and English?
How difficult is it to transfer to SUNY Albany?
Only SUNY can answer that question. Only they know which credits you have earned will be accepted, and which credits they will reject and require you to take the classes over again at their school. The admissions process is a complicated mess no matter where you are applying, and many factors enter in. There is usually an admissions committee, and people being who they are, the members bring their own prejudices and preferences to the table. There are just too many components in the process for anyone to predict accurately what will happen. So, what should you do? Put in your application, take a deep breath, hope for the best, and let nature take its course. Since you cannot control the outcome no matter how much you worry and stress over it, your best course of action is to save your energy toward studying harder at whatever institution you end up attending next year.