shashwatalok

I am an asian and have heard a lot about these schools.
In fact I have chosen WashU over Vandy.
How do you guys think the schools compare against each other.
Vandy name seems to be more established while washU is higher in rankings.

Trapper

Are you trying to buy one of these universities or you are interested in a specific program?
If you are a buyer maybe name is important to you, but if you are making a great future of yourself, try to look for the best fit for your needs.

shashwatalok

The question is not whether I am going to buy any university or not.
I have applied to the Business school and employment opportunities vary across universities.
University websites are not the only platforms to gather info about universities where as such forums are. Secondly being across the globe it becomes much more difficult for one to arrive at the correct judgement.
So if you have any information that can help please pen them down else refrain from making cutting remarks.
If you notice there are many similar threads on the forum where people have expressed inability to choose one over the other.

kindofblue

I was admitted to both and chose Wash U.

arkitex

Both schools are very good. I assume you have not had a chance to visit them? A couple of things: I believe Vandy requires on campus living - at least in the first years and I think Wash U does not (but their 'South 40' is really neat and there are a lot of students who live on campus). However, dorm living is a big plus in terms of quality of life and community, so a high percentage of students living on campus is a positive for most people. The cities of Nashville and St. Louis are very different from each other. Nashville is, as you may know, home to the country music scene in the US. St. Louis has some interesting history, there's a huge park with art museums, a zoo, etc., right across the street from the campus. Wash U has a business school, but Vandy does not offer a business degree per se. Since that seems to be your area of interest, I would say you selected the correct school.

shashwatalok

Thanks a lot