New York Vs New Haven (Columbia Vs Yale)

[concern]

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Can someone please compare these two cities? How do the cost of living, living experience, safety and any other issues that matter compare? Anything specific that makes one city better than the other for an international student?

Academically, which uni is better? Which one offers better campus jobs, if at all? I understand that there may not be clear answers but please do throw some light. Thanks!

 

[Deem23]

Can someone please compare these two cities? How do the cost of living, living experience, safety and any other issues that matter compare? Anything specific that makes one city better than the other for an international student?

Academically, which uni is better? Which one offers better campus jobs, if at all? I understand that there may not be clear answers but please do throw some light. Thanks!

I'm not sure if you can really adequately compare the two. It is truly apples and oranges.

New York is one of the busiest, largest, expensive, diverse metropolis's in the world.

New Haven is a tiny small college city (if you can even call it that) that has a reputation for being a little dumpy but livable none the less (sorry if i offend anyone at Yale by saying that but everyone i talk to about Yale seems to have an opinion on New Haven).

You will have wildly different experiences in the two places. Do you mind living in a city or does the quaint appeal to you? Academically, Yale probably has the better overall reputation but Columbia probably has the better SPH reputation. Both are incredibly well-revered though and i would have to imagine that any Yale grad going up against a Columbia grad would have an even shot all other things even.

Honestly these two places are so different the decision should make itself based on your personal living preferences that you feel comfortable with, not whether you think you can get a job on campus.

Just do a little research into each on your own and I'm sure the incredible differences will become readily apparent. More so then I think most people here will be able to put into words. I honestly can't emphasize enough how different these two places are.

 

[SW7]

It's also important to note that NYC and New Haven are under 2h away from each other by car/bus/train and many people who live in New Haven visit NYC regularly!

 

[Randy123SD]

can anyone compare the health care policy program between Columbia and Yale? It sounds like Columbia has much better connections with the executives and health systems, while Yale is more focused on research and epi. or am I wrong?

 

[Stories]

I'm not sure if you can really adequately compare the two. It is truly apples and oranges.

New York is one of the busiest, largest, expensive, diverse metropolis's in the world.

New Haven is a tiny small college city (if you can even call it that) that has a reputation for being a little dumpy but livable none the less (sorry if i offend anyone at Yale by saying that but everyone i talk to about Yale seems to have an opinion on New Haven).

If I was choosing just based on location, Columbia wins hands down. NYC is so much better in every aspect of living that we shouldn't even be having this convo 🙂

As for school rep: they're different. Columbia is big and filled with opportunity (although Columbia also has a rep for research), while Yale is small and personal (but also has a rep for research).

can anyone compare the health care policy program between Columbia and Yale? It sounds like Columbia has much better connections with the executives and health systems, while Yale is more focused on research and epi. or am I wrong?

Everything at Yale is super research focused. While you get good training in all aspects that require critical thinking, I'm not sure what the networking connections are.

So here's my opinions.

-Choosing based on city/location/social: Columbia (by 500 miles)
-Choosing based on personal connection: Yale (since it's smaller and tighter knit)
-Choosing for opportunity/expanding options: Columbia (since it's bigger)
-If money is no object: Columbia (since NYC is there)

 

[concern]

Thanks so much y'all. Gave me quite an idea.👍

 

[holalola]

I just got done visiting both Yale and Columbia (was admitted to Health policy for both).

After checking out New Haven.... I was pretty much set on Columbia. The town is very small and very segregated between students and residents, and I find campus life like that to be suffocating. Especially as a grad student. Yale also didn't offer me that great of a financial package (still waiting to hear from Columbia) so unless that is terrible It's pretty likely I will wind up there. Yay for nyc!

 

[ikeaboy]

As for the safety issue, I heard that Columbia is surrounded by the famous black neighborhood, so does that mean that area isn't safe enough for living?
Anyone has any info on this?

 

[curious14]

As for the safety issue, I heard that Columbia is surrounded by the famous black neighborhood, so does that mean that area isn't safe enough for living?
Anyone has any info on this?

🙂

 

[Deem23]

As for the safety issue, I heard that Columbia is surrounded by the famous black neighborhood, so does that mean that area isn't safe enough for living?
Anyone has any info on this?

Hm?

Hasn't stopped any of the other people who go there...

Plus, I'm pretty sure the area is getting pretty gentrified to my understanding.

 

[espre]

As for the safety issue, I heard that Columbia is surrounded by the famous black neighborhood, so does that mean that area isn't safe enough for living?
Anyone has any info on this?

Would you care to rephrase that?

The Morningside Heights area surrounding the Medical Center is predominantly Hispanic, and I like it, having spent much time there. There is a vibrancy in the neighborhood that is really characteristic of New York. This also gives rise to a wide range of restaurants there. I don't know what the safety statistics are, but there are nice places to live close by in northern Manhattan. For me, the area right around Columbia is too busy to live in, and safety at night would be an issue. During the day it seems fine. You can live farther downtown, or even in NJ right across the George Washington Bridge, since the bridge is only 10 blocks from Columbia. Public transportation in NY is plentiful, and access to the medical center is easy from all directions by bus, subway, or taxi.

 

[Stories]

I just got done visiting both Yale and Columbia (was admitted to Health policy for both).

After checking out New Haven.... I was pretty much set on Columbia. The town is very small and very segregated between students and residents, and I find campus life like that to be suffocating. Especially as a grad student. Yale also didn't offer me that great of a financial package (still waiting to hear from Columbia) so unless that is terrible It's pretty likely I will wind up there. Yay for nyc!

As a Yale student, if I had the choice of living in NYC versus New Haven (purely based on just location and not taking into consideration education), NYC would win hands down.

Even if Columbia is in Washington Heights, it's still worlds nicer than New Haven.

 

[Deem23]

Would you care to rephrase that?

The Morningside Heights area surrounding the Medical Center is predominantly Hispanic, and I like it, having spent much time there. There is a vibrancy in the neighborhood that is really characteristic of New York. This also gives rise to a wide range of restaurants there. I don't know what the safety statistics are, but there are nice places to live close by in northern Manhattan. For me, the area right around Columbia is too busy to live in, and safety at night would be an issue. During the day it seems fine. You can live farther downtown, or even in NJ right across the George Washington Bridge, since the bridge is only 10 blocks from Columbia. Public transportation in NY is plentiful, and access to the medical center is easy from all directions by bus, subway, or taxi.

I mean...it's right near/in Harlem so I guess thats what s/he means by "famous black neighborhood?"

Nice job giving some perspective though.

 

[JMM051]

I think(?) they mean Washington Heights.

+1 Espre-I agree with all your points, especially with living in NJ. Sometimes you can find some great deals just outside of the city and most have ample transportation to get you where your'e going (bf commutes in everyday and has lightrail/busses within walking distance from his apt)

 

[SW7]

As many people here in NYC say: "I didn't move to New York to live in New Jersey"!!! Don't go there!!! I would only consider NJ if I lived in Jersey City or Hoboken and worked in the financial district/downtown. If financial concerns take you outside Manhattan, Brooklyn is the only nice option and express trains (subway) could bring you to Manhattan fairly quickly.

Columbia's Morningside Heights campus is in a nice neighborhood and there are plenty of housing opportunities there, as well as in the northern parts of the UWS. Both Morninside Heights and the UWS are perfectly safe. Harlem is definitely gentrified and generally safe. North of there is not nice at all.

As for the New Haven vs NY debate, I can't see how your quality of life would be better in NYC if you lived in NJ or Washington Heights....!

Btw I live in NYC (midtown Manhattan) and I'm considering moving to New Haven. I'll definitely miss NYC, but 1.5h to Grand Central is faster than what it'd take to get here from some places in NJ or even Queens!!!

 

[JMM051]

As many people here in NYC say: "I didn't move to New York to live in New Jersey"!!! Don't go there!!! I would only consider NJ if I lived in Jersey City or Hoboken and worked in the financial district/downtown. If financial concerns take you outside Manhattan, Brooklyn is the only nice option and express trains (subway) could bring you to Manhattan fairly quickly.

Columbia's Morningside Heights campus is in a nice neighborhood and there are plenty of housing opportunities there, as well as in the northern parts of the UWS. Both Morninside Heights and the UWS are perfectly safe. Harlem is definitely gentrified and generally safe. North of there is not nice at all.

As for the New Haven vs NY debate, I can't see how your quality of life would be better in NYC if you lived in NJ or Washington Heights....!

Btw I live in NYC (midtown Manhattan) and I'm considering moving to New Haven. I'll definitely miss NYC, but 1.5h to Grand Central is faster than what it'd take to get here from some places in NJ or even Queens!!!

Different strokes for different folks 🙂