Ross vs. Kelley for Consulting

I am currently trying to choose an undergraduate business school. I have been admitted to both IU Kelley and Michigan Ross. Kelley will allow me to graduate debt-free, while I will graduate with about 70k in debt from Ross. I am looking to go into management/corporate strategy consulting. Is the reputation of Ross worth the 70k here, especially for someone looking to work for McKinsey, BCG, or Bain? Any advice is greatly appreciated!

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Ross is a massive consulting feeder. It won't guarantee your dream job but you'll have a big leg up over the kids at Kelley. Kelley hires tend to be the exception, not the norm, while Ross is a target school for every consulting firm. This means your access to firm personnel on campus, opportunities to interview, and the resources to help you succeed will all be greater.

If you're dead set on consulting, I'd go Ross.

 

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