So, I just got my second offer and it's time to compare: Boston College vs. NYU
Degree: PhD (BC- Curriculum and Instruction; NYU- Teaching and Learning)
Focus area: Behavior disabilities programs in urban settings
Offers: $17.5k/year for three years guaranteed with 20 hour research assistantship (BC): $25k/year for three years guaranteed, no research position required (NYU)
Program level of commitment: BC interviewed me to confirm fit; NYU never conducted interview, and I have not spoken with faculty
Access to urban environments for research: Advantage NYU
Current geographic location: New Jersey (less transition to NYU)
Education Program Rankings: BC 23; NYU 20 (Source: US News and World Report Graduate School Rankings)
Any thoughts?