MSF: Wash U vs. Texas
Which program is better? Why?
I realize your answers will be subjective but I'd like to hear them all the same. To make a long story short, I'm probably going to get into both programs and will have to decide between the two. I'm open to living and working in Texas but I'm not dead set on doing so or anything. From what I've gathered, both programs are good, but Wash U seems to have a slight edge.
Let me know what you think. If you need any more info from me to formulate your response, just ask.
I'd get into both first. Both are great. I'd personally choose UTA, but I like Texas and think Austin is a great city. If you do well and know your shit you'll get great jobs from either.
Thank you for the info. I got into Wash U already. I'm waiting on Texas, but it looks promising. I guess I'm probably going to have to visit both schools before I make a final decision. Geography aside, would you say both programs are about the same in terms of prestige/brand?
Yeah, I think both are about comparable. I think more people will know UT Austin simply because of their sports program, but that isn't a big deal. Both are great programs.
Sorry OP, don't mean to hijack this but I have to ask this lol.
What do you think about USC if one wants to work in northern california? I've been hearing that most of USC graduates land jobs/internships in LA/OC, but haven't heard anything about their presence in northern california. I guess Haas is more strong there? But will it be possible to land something there with their MSF? How is USC regarded? Does one have to totally rely on the network alone? I'm asking because I've read some "haunting" stories of MBA grads and others who went there, like on this forum (can't post link but here's the story):
"I hate to concur with the rest of you guys - as an alumni of USC and having done my masters in engineering management (took classes in Marshall, as a degree requisite), I have nothing but a very poor opinion of the school.
The reasons are as follows -
Piss poor (I cant use any conciliatory language) job services - The Taco Bell across the street provides better job placement services.
Alumni is too localised and concentrated in the LA/OC region - good for you if you want to settle specifically in LA, horrible if you want to venture out in the rest of the country.
Teaching is sub-par.
Recruiting is done mostly by local Big 4 and a handful of consulting companies - some boutique - no signs of IB, big consulting firms, or even general management firms.
School is over-hyped and placed too high in rankings - as suggested by a forum member, Emory, or UNC is a better school than USC.
Dean has no clue where to take the school - too unfocused. He is just riding the wave of USC's football success and using it to brand the MBA program.
If you have a sugar daddy/mama in store and just want to go to USC to get the University of Spoiled Children tag and end up working for a local management firm in OC, the school is perfect for you - else avoid it like the plague.
I do not wish to offend any current USC MBA students, nor do I wish to bad mouth my alma mater, but a MBA is a serious decision, and I believe a fair and rational point of view must be adopted. USC fails on all counts to satisfy the requirements of the students. "
Sorry again OP, and thanks in advance @TNA"
Both WUSTL and UT are good programs and congrats on your acceptance to WUSTL. I would definitely wait on accepting their offer until you hear back from UT.
Given your situation I would choose UT because, in my opinion, its MSF program has better placements than the program at WUSTL. That being said, I am sure your career opportunities will be great coming out of both programs. You would also be in Austin for at least a year which is, in my opinion, a much better place to be than St. Louis.
Having a hard time finding specific UT Austin placements. I don't doubt that they're better but I'm curious to see them. Average starting salary is 65,000, which is inline with most of the major programs.
Out of curiosity, why are some good programs (like Texas) not included at all in the MSF rankings by the Financial Times?
It's all about how old the program is and if they've had enough years with a class of a certain size. The FT is only good for may e getting a gauge of euro programs.
Gotcha. Now back to the original issue, if I were interested in working OUTSIDE the state of Texas, would Wash U be the better choice? It seems like UT would be a no-brainer if I wanted to stay in the state.
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