Help me choose: NYU Stern Vs USC Leventhal

Applying to College
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I have been dreading and hoping for this day and here it is, accepted into Finance at Stern and Accounting at Leventhal. USNews ranks the major at 2 and 5 respectively but I don’t think it matters that much at this level. Which one should I go to? Both are big cities, 1 is in cali which is a plus and the other is in NYC which is a plus too.
Which one gets more opportunities? I heard big accounting firms always go to USC to talk to students and stuff, what about Stern? Are there too many students so such opportunities are lost?
Which school curves more easily :smiley:

Any input will be helpful.

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<p>O and which major is more math based?</p>

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<p>I would base the decision on whether I wanted to spend the next 4 years in Manhattan or SoCal. They couldn’t be more different!</p>

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<p>Also, base it on what you want to do. The big 4 accounting firms’ LA offices are chock-full of USC grads and they recruit out of USC like none other. This is partly due because USC has no competition, having an entire School of Accounting whereas UCLA (its closest competitor) only offers a paultry minor.</p>

<p>That said, NYU will give you more finance opportunities - a major which is much more math based.</p>

<p>Both also have much different social atmospheres. USC is much more college party oriented but will never afford you the city like NYU does. NYU however, lacks a campus, tight-knit community, and spirit.</p>

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<p>i would go for california over ny … better atmosphere all around… but a bit less on the job side…</p>

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<p>NYU Stern is more highly ranked nationwide. But that said, both schools are good and will both provide a lot of opportunities.</p>

<p>go48: what is the FBI witness protection program?</p>

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<p>If you have to even ask this question, you belong at USC.</p>

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<p>I’d have to say USC, just becaues NYU gives sucky financial aid. It’s alot cheaper to live in LA than in NYC, USC has no competition in terms of business majors, USC gives better aid, and you can’t beat Cali.</p>

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<p>“If you have to even ask this question, you belong at USC.”</p>

<p>Oh, because NYU accounting is ranked higher than USC accounting?</p>

<p>I’ll concede just about every other busienss concentration though. ;)</p>

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<p>I’ve grown up in both Cali and NY and my parents went to school in both locations! From their experiences… I’d say go to USC. One of the primary reasons would probably be cost… NYC is crazy expensive. Also, if you’re a people person and want to have a sense of community about school, USC would probably be better because NYU doesn’t have a campus. Not to hate on NYU or anything! Stern is a fabulous school. I just know that for me, personally, I’d rather have a campus and be in a place with school spirit. It all depends on what kind of person you are!</p>

<p>Congrats on the great schools. Good luck:)</p>