Northwestern vs Georgetown vs Ross vs Vanderbilt

I'm deciding between four schools for undergrad and would really appreciate some insight, especially from those in finance or IB. My options are: Michigan Ross, Northwestern (Weinberg Econ), Georgetown (McDonough), and Vanderbilt (Econ/possibly HOD). I’m targeting investment banking (NYC ideally) and want to keep doors open for consulting or product management long-term. Prestige, OCR, alumni network, and overall placement into top firms are big factors. I also care about campus vibe, student life, and location (NYC access is a plus). Ross seems quite strong for NYC IB, but I’m unsure how it stacks up vs. the brand/placement of Northwestern, Vandy, or Georgetown. Would love to hear real talk on where I’ll have the best shot at breaking in. Thanks!

Northwestern vs Georgetown vs Ross vs Vanderbilt

Northwestern
45% (38 votes)
Georegtown
31% (26 votes)
Ross
13% (11 votes)
Vanderbilt
11% (9 votes)
Total votes: 84
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Imo it’s Northwestern - Michigan for IB, vandy for consulting or healthcare - Georgetown 


But some caveats are that vandy places better into healthcare than any of them and better in the south, Michigan may have a stronger finance network than NW in NY at this point (it is massive and they help each other), Georgetown used to be more of a consulting/politics/etc school, but they’ve made up some ground in recent years and is likely the best choice for being in DC. Obviously NW is excellent for Chicago exits. 

 

I would go with Georgetown. It’s not as prestigious at Northwestern overall, but for NYC IB, it’s definitely better. MBB Northwestern has the edge though. Ross is 1 step below, and Vandy is two steps below.

 

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