Overview Comparison
| McDonough School of Business | Stern School of Business | |
|---|---|---|
| ranking (overall) | # 17 Financial Times 2021 # 31 Financial Times 2020 # 29 Financial Times 2019 | # 13 Financial Times 2021 # 22 Financial Times 2020 # 25 Financial Times 2019 |
| Programs | PG Programs -7 | UG Programs -3 PG Programs -10 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 59700 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 12070 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 54896 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 44200 [For PG Program] |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | - | 7.7/10 Read 1 reviews |
Top Courses Comparison
Top Courses Comparison
| ranking | # 136 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 # 101 for Business by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 | # 24 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 # 32 for Business by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 |
| application | #1362 Applicants # 275 Admissions # 20 % Acceptance Rate | #3652 Applicants # 1059 Admissions # 29 % Acceptance Rate |
| exam scores | GMAT - 650/800GRE updated - 324/340IELTS - 7.5/9PTE - 68/90TOEFL - 80/120 | Duolingo - 120/160GMAT - 700/800IELTS - 7/9PTE - 70/90TOEFL - 100/120 |
| Admission Criteria/Better to Have | GPA of 3.3 to 3.8 average and preferably 694 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 11 years. | |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -60894 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -78700 |
| Return on Investment/Average Package | #Average Salary116946 | #Average Salary150000 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Oct 15, 2023 (Priority Application Deadline For Spring Intake) Dec 1, 2023 (Final Application Deadline For Spring Intake) Feb 15, 2024 (Priority Application Deadline For Summer Intake) Apr 15, 2024 (Final Application Deadline For Summer Intake) Apr 1, 2024 (Priority Application Deadline For Fall Intake) Jul 15, 2024 (Final Application Deadline For Fall Intake) | Jan 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) |
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Comparison Notes
- Stern has a higher number of female students, with them making up 43% of the class while McDonough has only 32%. McDonough has an international student community of 28% while Stern has 32%, but at McDonough 37 countries are represented while at Stern only 30 are.
- Stern offers a lot more electives and specializations than McDonough.
- McDonough allows students to get credit doing relevant classes at other schools in Georgetown University as well as in other universities in the state. Students are encouraged to do experiential learning through these, certificate courses, and Intensive Learning Experiences.
- Stern prompts experiential learning through its partnerships with various companies, where students can work in fields like technology, branding, non-profit, investment, etc. Students can also do additional courses and projects at the school.
- The dual degree opportunities offered by McDonough are MBA/JD, MBA/MD, MBA/MPP, and MBA/MSFS. These can be completed in 3-5 years, depending on the course.
- The dual degree opportunities offered by Stern are MBA/JD, MBA/MD, MBA/MPA, MBA/MFA, MBA/MS, and MBA/DDS. The time period for these is also 3-5 years.
- Both schools offer merit and need-based scholarships, but Stern awards more full-tuition scholarships. Both colleges also have special fellowship opportunities for women and LGBTQIA+ students.
- Even though both colleges are located in prominent American cities, New York is far more of a business hub than DC is.
- Both schools offer global learning experiences, complete with short trips to other countries.
Although both schools have their merits, Stern may be a better option in the long run, as it has more recognition and a more career-specific approach.
