Columbia Continuing Education

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I've already sent in my deposit for an MSc in Sustainability Management at the University of Toronto, but recently noticed that Columbia also has an MSc in Sustainability Management. However, their program is under the school of continuing education, and is composed of only 10% students who are straight out of undergrad (like myself). Having asked their admissions staff some questions, I found out I'd be competitive. Would it make sense to apply, or is Columbia's continuing education school a 'lesser' institution? How do the two unis compare by reputation standards? (from the US)