UCLA BizEcon vs USC Marshall?? HELP

Hello Everyone,

I am a current student at a California Community College and am transferring to a four-year institution next fall. I have been accepted to UCLA BizEcon and USC Marshall. Both institutions are prestigious, but I have been confronted by a problem. USC has always been my dream school, but USC would cost me $73k a year whereas UCLA will cost me $29k. Although USC was my dream school, I don't think it's worth $146k for my final two years of undergrad. I want to break into IB and was wondering what would be the best route. UCLA or USC..? Obviously, I want to lower my risks by paying less for undergrad. Lower risk, and higher potential returns.

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Follow the cheaper school. USC is way better than FUCLA, but when it comes down to it both will get you to IB. You should reach out to USC and ask about extending a better financial aid package because they are known to help out on that front.

 

I would say that USC is much better at placing into IB than UCLA for the undergrad program. USC actually has a business school and has a great finance program. UCLA's MBA program is much better than USC though... But since you are going for undergrad USC would place you better. I would agree with the above post and ask for a better financial aid package - and tell them that you have an offer outstanding at UCLA and it is up to the money.

 

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