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Then I guess It all comes down to whether you want to go to thesis track or not. I am also in the middle of choosing between thesis and non-thesis track for a different MSCS program. I rather spend my time on job searching than writing papers but writing a paper is like a now or never thing and it's slightly more future proof choice. Maybe you can share your opinion on this?

What is your plan after the program?

AFAIK, NYU MSCS program is also course-based. Non-thesis MS program won't help you that much when you apply for PhD. Also I think Cornell's program is shorter than NYU's so you can go back to the industry earlier while paying less tuition.