MBA at USC Marshall School of Business and NYU Stern School of Business is a top ranked program not only in USA but across the world. Lets compare both of them to see which is a better fit for international students.
Overview Comparison
| Marshall Business School | Stern School of Business | |
|---|---|---|
| ranking (overall) | # 24 Financial Times 2021 # 36 Financial Times 2020 # 46 Financial Times 2019 | # 13 Financial Times 2021 # 22 Financial Times 2020 # 25 Financial Times 2019 |
| Programs | UG Programs -3 PG Programs -7 Doctorate Programs -5 | UG Programs -3 PG Programs -10 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 63468 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25795 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 19609 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 54896 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 44200 [For PG Program] |
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Top Courses Comparison
Top Courses Comparison
| ranking | # 65 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 # 24 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 | #1899 Applicants # 214 Admissions # 11 % Acceptance Rate | #3652 Applicants # 1059 Admissions # 29 % Acceptance Rate |
| exam scores | GMAT - 720/800IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 68/90TOEFL - 90/120 | Duolingo - 120/160GMAT - 700/800IELTS - 7/9PTE - 70/90TOEFL - 100/120 |
| Admission Criteria/Better to Have | GPA of 3.55 average and preferably 707 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 5 years. | |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -69036 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -78700 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Mar 1, 2023 (Application Deadline for Round 2) Apr 15, 2023 (Application Deadline for Round 3) Oct 15, 2023 (Application Deadline for Round 4) | 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
It is quite difficult for an internattional student to choose between NYU Stern and USC Marshall as both are the top-ranking business schools of the USA. Following are some of the factors that could influence your decision while deciding between the two of them:
- Over the years, ranking of NYU Stern’s MBA has always been better than USC Marshall whether it is THE, QS or FT rankings.
- International students represent the 33% of NYU Stern’s 2022 MBA class whereas in case of USC Marshall, 40% of the MBA class of 2022 belongs to international students.
- Employment rate of both the business schools is same but NYU Stern’s MBA graduates earn higher salary.
- NYU Stern’s MBA is ahead of USC Marshall’s MBA by 4% when it comes to value for money, as per FT MBA ranking of 2020.
- 86% of the NYU Stern’s faculty has a doctorate degree whereas only 83% of USC Marshall faculty has a doctorate degree.
- NYU Stern is considered a better prospect if you want a career in finance field. USC Marshall’s strong suite is accounting, entrepreneurship, consulting and real state.
Hence, comparison of all the above factors shows that MBA from NYU Stern is better than that of USC Marshall.
