Is a top school worth it?

abc_xyz_1
Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:13:45 +0000

What do you guys think about going to great business school at a not so great state university. I am talking about the Finance program at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University. If you can pay in-state for Kelley, and you can also get into top publics like UNC, UVA, what would be the better option. Kelley’s finance program was ranked no.7. Does it make more sense to pay extra OOS tuition for UNC or UVA (if money is a slight problem)? (I am in IU, considering a transfer)

For MBA admissions, the prestige of your undergrad does play a role (so I hear). Would the fact that Kelley is in IU (not a top school), hurt my chances when I apply to B-schools after a while?