You’ll have a shot at consulting from both, so where do you want be? If NY, Cornell. If Chicago, Northwestern.

Though if you decide you want to do banking down the line, Cornell would be better.

Is the money the same? Is there a specific school experience you want to have?

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there" - Will Rogers
 

If you're indifferent to price and just about every other factor, I think I would lean Cornell AEM. It's more selective and gives you access to things Northwestern doesn't/won't have as much of (brand management, audit, investment banking, etc.) since you would have a "true business background"

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there" - Will Rogers
 

tbh I think Northwestern will be a much more fun experience, even though Cornell will be marginally more prestigious. Outcomes for consulting are nearly identical

 
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