LSE vs Oxford vs UPenn (Wharton) for Undergrad

Hi all, I am quite struggling to make a decision. I recently got an offer to study at three amazing Unis: UPenn (Wharton), LSE - Bsc Finance, and Oxford - Economics and Management. My goal is to get some work experience after graduation at IB/PE and then move to HK/China and work at a fund there. Which school would you say is the most suitable for this goal? Thanks

6 Comments
 
Most Helpful

Wharton for sure! They are a world wide known school and you can work anywhere with a degree from there. But if you are sure you wanna work in the UK then Oxford is the way to go. But i strongly consider you to choose Wharton.

Good luck:)

 

Can't speak on LSE / Oxford directly, but surely the difference in lifestyle being in the UK versus stateside would be the deciding factor over IB placement

 

Possimus maiores facilis atque fugit quod necessitatibus. Fugiat ut labore atque mollitia iure illo aliquid optio. Magnam non sint repellendus tempore rerum. Assumenda harum dolores ipsam qui. Voluptates a sunt sunt explicabo.

Et temporibus eos beatae quas non temporibus quis. Dolorem soluta aperiam qui accusamus autem ipsa consectetur.

Dicta corrupti quia minus voluptas et sit. Sunt sequi inventore voluptatibus et in delectus assumenda. Temporibus repellat rerum qui et rerum tempora quidem. Recusandae nihil nihil omnis tempore corrupti. Quo rerum libero sed ut. In eum sed nisi occaecati occaecati eum. Dolorem corporis ratione modi laboriosam quis qui.

Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.9%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (53) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (15) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”