Dystopia encompasses a phenomenological theme rampant among theory-driven groups, especially in the UK. It has little relevance to architecture and computation beyond storytelling. Way to put a foot in your mouth bob/bob.

Cornell is great all-around, no doubt wherever the OP goes he will have a healthy dose of software.

I want to put in another good word for the University of Cincinnati. It's a 4+2 program (about to be 4+3, ugh gross), but it's worth it in my opinion. I'm about to be a 4th year, and I really appreciate the freedom/obligation to get your undergrad in 4 years and then have the choice of what to do for the next couple years.

I have friends in 5-year design programs who aren't sure if the program's right for them, but they feel that they're too far in to quit, and that getting a masters in something else when it's not required would be wasteful.

In terms of a school that's well-rounded (and affordable!), Cincinnati is top-notch. You take architecture classes from your first year, but there's always room in your schedule to take other classes and even get a minor in something else if you want to.

Additionally, Cincinnati's a really up-and-coming design city, with a size and vibe that really encourages young designers to make a difference. Check out the video Cincinnati Growing Cincinnati: http://vimeo.com/42355631.

(Sorry bout so much Cincy talk, but I'm tired of a lot of Cincinnati-hating on Archinect.)