Columbia vs. SUNY Stoneybrook - Does name matter?

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Hello!

I'm a second-degree student, finishing up the pre-req's and looking into schools. I am SHOCKED at the wide range of tuitions. Columbia is over 30k a year, SUNY-Stoneybrook is only 8K a year. What's up with that?:confused:

Do you find that the name/reputation of the school from which you graduated has had any impact in finding a job?

Any advice on what to look for in a program?

Thank you!

Talldoll:cool:

Specializes in ER;med/surg.

I went to school for my LPN at SUNY Delhi and am finishing my ADN while working through their partnership program at a local hospital. I go to school at the hospital (instructors come to us) 7a-7p on Wed and Thurs and work two 12's on a med surg unit as an LPN. SUNY Delhi has also partnered with Hartwick College for BSN and you are garaunteed acceptance into the BSN program when you finish your ADN at Delhi. Two of our local hospitals have tuition reimbursment programs for BSN at Hartwick College. SUNY Delhi is a tough nursing school, but I think it's worth it. They assume most ADN students will finish thru Hartwick and prepare you as though you were a BSN student. Tuition at SUNY Delhi is $2100 a semester and there is cheap housing available in the area if you need to live off campus. I'm a non-traditional student, so I commute.

Hi-

Noticed that you are currently completing your pre-reqs- I am just about to start my pre-reqs this summer for a nursing program in Georgia. BUT- I also am considering applying to SUNY Stoneybrook. Could you tell me what the pre-reqs are required for their program? I want to make sure I cover any that may differ between the 2 schools.. Thanks so much!

Specializes in Global Health Informatics, MNCH.

I'm starting the acclerated program at Columbia in 22 days! I picked Columbia because I wanted to stay in the city and since it's the shortest program it actually works about better financially then say, Hunter. Also, Columbia is pretty generous as far as financial aid goes. As to the name making a difference, it probably depends on where you want to work and what you want to do. In speaking with the hiring manager at the place I'd like to work when I graduate he said it does make a difference, but that might not be true at other places. I've also heard that Columbia and NYU give preference to hiring their own graduates. I think most of the state schools in NY have good programs/reputations, though I would stay away from BMCC, I'm finishing up my pre-reqs there and I have yet to meet one person in the current program who isn't miserable...I think they're having budget issues.

Specializes in CTICU.

Most nurses I know have told me that it really doesn't matter where you get your degree (referring to a bsn or adn) as long as you are licensed.

I think that reputation will help if you are planning on going the direct entry route. My observations of topics in this forum indicate that many nursess do not give direct entry graduates as much credibility as those who take the traditional route. A prestigious school might help in the hiring process if that isn't a minority opinion.

btw, I am starting columbia etp in 3 weeks and I think the $ will be worth it!

Specializes in ICU, Cardiac Cath/EPS Labs.

I believe that US News & World Report publishes rankings of Nursing Schools--does anyone know the top schools in the NYC area? What about Pace's reputation? They also have an accelerated program that is fairly expensive.....

Hello!

I'm a second-degree student, finishing up the pre-req's and looking into schools. I am SHOCKED at the wide range of tuitions. Columbia is over 30k a year, SUNY-Stoneybrook is only 8K a year. What's up with that?:confused:

Do you find that the name/reputation of the school from which you graduated has had any impact in finding a job?

Any advice on what to look for in a program?

Thank you!

Talldoll:cool:

Specializes in Public Health, DEI.

Some schools have such huge endowments that with the aid they're able to offer students, it is more cost efficient to go there than to a state college. I would imagine Columbia might fall into that category. I'd at least apply for financial aid and see what you're offered before choosing (although I know that SUNY has a great reputation, too.)

Specializes in NICU.

hey im in the Decker School of Nursing at SUNY Binghamton. I just finished my second year so next year i start the nursing classes. I would say go to the state school for your undergrad then columbia for your masters. If you have any questions about Binghamton just let me know!!

-jill

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