<p>I cannot believe that nobody has mentioned UVA’s McIntire School recently earning the #1 ranking in the latest Businessweek Undergraduate Business School rankings. Granted, rankings do not paint the full picture, but if the OP is happy at UVA, there is no doubt that he/she should stay.</p>
<p>I am a Virginia alum, and recently got promoted to Associate at an investment bank in NYC. Wall Street is certainly flooded with Wharton grads, but UVA is equally as represented from what I have seen. Side note: I originally started at a boutique M&A shop that only recruited on three campuses: UVA, Wharton, and Harvard.</p>
<p>To say that Wharton is definitely better than McIntire is a stretch. Some may believe that it is, while others may not. The same banks will recruit at both schools, and if you are a good enough candidate, you will get the job that you want from either university.</p>
<p>I should also note that the McIntire School just moved into a brand new facility on the lawn in the last year or two. It is truly second to none. </p>
<p>Lastly, to respond to mhmm, the UVA alumni base in New York is EXTREMELY stong. We are in residence at the Yale Club near Grand Central, and there are events going on every week. UVA fans get together to watch football games together, and the club even organizes a trip to Foxfield every year. When I’m wearing a UVA shirt or hat around the city, most of the time I get a “Go Hoos” from a random pedestrian. Most UVA alums are what I would consider “UVA for life,” and have a deep passion for the school.</p>
<p>In short, I have a ton of pride in my school. I think Wharton is great, but in the grand scheme of things, a UVA (especially McIntire) degree is just as prestigious.</p>