It depends -- If you're going to say Tisch or Stern and are working hard, have set career goals, etc. it's (almost) worth the insane cost. If you're going to LSP, undecided, not really sure what you're going to do with your philosophy degree... perhaps not.

Soooooo expensive. But soooooo worth it.

If only the tuition weren't so crippling... I'm afraid I won't be able to afford to graduate (thus why I'm filling out this review in hopes of winning some scholarship money). New York City + private, prestigious university = devastatingly expensive tuition prices.

The city is pretty expensive to go out and shop. But if you stick to places further from the touristy sections you should be fine. Go to Two Bro's pizza, shop at thrift stores. Try and do fun things that don't cost a lot, because in the city things definitely add up.

It is difficult to gauge the bang for the buck, because the school is rather expensive, but financial aid varies heavily from student to student. In addition, I feel that perception of bang for the buck changes from person to person in their appreciation and adjustment to city life, and their overall adaption to the University, its officers, and its facilities. Since this topic is highly subjective, I'd recommend any prospective student to visit and spend a day or two walking around and attending some classes. Some students are in love with the city, and are willing to shell out almost, or full tuition to attend. However, some students hate the city and cannot stand the constant hustle and bustle. They would choose a university that stands in a college-town, and quite possibly transfer out of NYU their first year. If you were to ask for my personal preference, I would say that my rating of bang for the buck lies somewhat linearly with the rest of the country. I believe that attending Stern for its business program and exposure to an industry of my dreams and hopes is worth the money, but again, this is a rather complicated topic and almost entirely relies on the factors of life and experience that surround and have surrounded you.