MBA at NYU vs Indiana University

MBA at Stern School of Business vs Kelley School of Business

Overview Comparison
Stern School of BusinessKelley School of Business
ranking (overall)# 13 Financial Times 2021
# 22 Financial Times 2020
# 25 Financial Times 2019
# 38 Financial Times 2021
# 40 Financial Times 2020
# 43 Financial Times 2019
ProgramsUG Programs -3
PG Programs -10
PG Programs -6
Doctorate Programs -8
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   54896
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  44200
[For PG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  52483
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 10668 Per Year
CollegeDunia Reviews7.7/10 Read 1 reviews-

Top Courses Comparison

Top Courses Comparison

ranking# 24 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023
# 32 for Business by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
# 170 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023
# 8 for Business by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
application#3652 Applicants
# 1059 Admissions
# 29 % Acceptance Rate
#385 Applicants
# 135 Admissions
# 35 % Acceptance Rate
exam scoresDuolingo - 120/160GMAT - 700/800IELTS - 7/9PTE - 70/90TOEFL - 100/120GMAT - 670/800GRE updated - 302/340IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 100/120
Admission Criteria/Better to Have

GPA of 3.34 average and preferably 666 GMAT Score.Average Work Experience required around 5.6 years.


cost to studyTotal Cost (Tuition + Living) -78700Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -52483
Return on Investment/Average Package#Average Salary150000#Average Salary115000
documents required#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose
application datesJan 15, 2023 (Fall 2023 Application Deadline 1)
Mar 15, 2023 (Fall 2023 Application Deadline 2)
Apr 1, 2023 (Notification Deadline for Round 1)
Jun 1, 2023 (Notification Deadline for Round 2)
Oct 15, 2023 (Round 1 Application Deadline)
Jan 5, 2024 (Round 2 Application Deadline)
Mar 1, 2024 (Round 3 ApplicationStart Date)
Apr 15, 2024 (Final Application Deadline)
Comparison Notes

The Stern School of Business and the Kelley School of Business are both business schools in the United States, coming under New York University and Indiana University respectively. Stern is ranked #22 by the Financial Times MBA Rankings and #10 by US News while Kelley is at #40 and #23. 

  • Employment: In the case of both schools, 94% of graduates got job offers within three months of passing out. 
  • Salary Increase: The MBA qualification got graduates from Stern a salary increase of 122% while those from Kelley got 133%.
  • International Students: 32% of those enrolled at Stern are international students while the number is 23% for Kelley.
  • Women: Stern also does better in terms of female representation with 43% of students being female against Kelley’s 35%.
  • Admission Rate: The admission rate at Kelley is higher at 37% as compared to Stern’s 29%, so it is easier to get accepted into Kelley. 
  • Scholarships: Both colleges offer scholarships to even international students - including the Forte Fellowship - but overall Stern gives out more full-tuition awards as well as fellowship opportunities. 
  • Financial Times MBA Rankings rates Stern higher than Kelley in value for money.

The Stern School of Business may be a better option for MBA in the long run, but the Kelley School of Business is a fair choice too, depending on what factors you prioritize.