USC Marshall vs Vandy Econ for IB
Hello Monkeys,
I am a freshman who decided to enter the transfer process from a non-target. I've recently been accepted to USC Marshall and Vanderbilt's Econ program. Vanderbilt and USC basically met my full financial need, so now it's a matter of deciding where I want to attend. On one hand, I know Vanderbilt has a lot more prestige, but they don't have an undergraduate business school: only Econ. On the other, USC has prestige (granted not the same as Vandy) and an undergraduate business school. both schools are pretty Greek life-heavy and have baddies, so the social scene balances out i think. Vandy placed lights out at Evercore this recruiting cycle and USC placed a couple at Centerview and other great firms. I want to target NYC, and I know both schools place pretty good for New York. Vandy is a consulting school and has less IB competition, but also a smaller alumni base. USC has a big alumni base but a lot more competition for IB. I wanted to see if anyone on here could offer advice for my decision, and if one school has a significant advantage over the other I'm not considering. Thanks guys
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's a breakdown to help you decide between USC Marshall and Vanderbilt's Econ program, especially from the perspective of breaking into investment banking (IB):
Location and Placement:
Program Focus:
Alumni Network:
Recent Placement Success:
Social and Cultural Fit:
Given these points, if your primary goal is to target IB roles in NYC, Vanderbilt might offer a slight edge due to its stronger East Coast placement and less competition in IB. However, if you value a more direct focus on business education and potentially broader networking opportunities, USC Marshall could be the better choice. Consider also where you might want to live post-graduation, as school networks tend to be stronger in their respective regions.
Sources: USC Marshall vs Vandy Econ
Went to USC and ended up in New York FT. Can tell you for sure school doesn’t place well in NYC and alumni don’t help as much as you would expect. Great school but nothing crazy
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