UCLA Anderson’s MBA is considered to be more prestigious than USC Marhshall’s MBA due to its higher ranking. Some comparison points that can help an international student to choose between the two of them are discussed as follows.
| Marshall Business School | Anderson School of Management | |
|---|---|---|
| ranking (overall) | # 24 Financial Times 2021 # 36 Financial Times 2020 # 46 Financial Times 2019 | # 25 Financial Times 2020 # 26 Financial Times 2019 # 17 Bloomberg 2018 |
| Programs | UG Programs -3 PG Programs -7 Doctorate Programs -5 | PG Programs -3 Doctorate Programs -2 |
| 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 26544 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 21600 Per Year |
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| ranking | # 65 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 # 24 for Business by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 | # 21 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 # 76 for Business by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 |
| application | #1899 Applicants # 214 Admissions # 11 % Acceptance Rate | #2865 Applicants # 360 Admissions # 12 % Acceptance Rate |
| exam scores | GMAT - 720/800IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 68/90TOEFL - 90/120 | GMAT - 700/800GRE updated - 326/340IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 87/120 |
| Admission Criteria/Better to Have | GPA of 3.55 average and preferably 707 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 5 years. | GPA of 3.8 average and preferably 706 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 4.5 years. |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -69036 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -67737 |
| 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) | Dec 1, 2023 (Application Deadline For 2024 Intake) |
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MBA program of UCLA Anderson ranks better than USC Marshall’s MBA when it comes to FT, QS and THE ranking. However, as per US News, USC Marshall ranks better for accounting, entrepreneurship and international business but UCLA Anderson scores higher for finance.
USC Marshall’s alumni network is considered to be much stronger as MBA students become part of “Trojan Family” after graduation. One of the benefits of this membership is that they get priority in the recruitment process of local employers. This wider alumni connection is missing for UCLA Anderson’s MBA graduates.
UCLA Anderson’s MBA is much stronger when it comes to recruitment in tech firms whereas USC Marshall’s MBA gradautes get more opportunities in consulting and finance field.
Thus, although UCLA Anderson ranks better than USC Marshall, both business schools have their own perks and cons. Choice will depend upon what future prospects an international student is looking for.
