Columbia vs. Yale CS PhD

[cecsapp]

Your thoughts? I do know what matters the most is the research but I am looking at other factors as well. Thanks!

[Rebecca8]

Columbia has the better overall CS department but as you mentioned it's all about research and particular advisers. It's also in NYC (better industry links obviously). I heard that Columbia is investing heavily in the Fu Foundation departments to get on par with other top schools, so it's a safer bet.