Applied Math at JHU vs Scientific Computing at NYU

[RChickenMan]

Hi everyone,

I need advice choosing between two programs. One is a Master's in Applied Mathematics at Johns Hopkins University, and the other is a Master's in Scientific Computing at New York University. My eventual goal is to continue on to get a phd in applied math. I am looking for advice from an academic perspective only. Baltimore is obviously a better city than New York, and I don't need to be retold that a hundred times (I've lived in both cities for an appreciable amount of time).

The Courant Institute at NYU is obviously much more respectable than the department at Hopkins (consistently ranked the best applied math department in the country). However, I'm worried that this reputation doesn't necessarily carry over to such a non-standard program. The scientific computing program basically consists of half courses from the math department, and half courses from the computer science department. I'm worried that when I go to apply for phd programs, it will be seen as more of a professional degree as opposed to an academic degree. On the other hand, scientific computing is indeed the branch of applied mathematics that I want to pursue, so perhaps it will get me into this niche.

Thanks for letting me vent my confusion, and any input is greatly appreciated!