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WUSTL has a slightly higher reputation in the US but the difference is negligible. Focus on fit.</p>
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Why does he need to find a job in China? If you graduate from a top American university, you should be able to find a job through Career Services at your school. Why would the OP spend all that money to travel and study in the States just to go back and look for employment opportunities in newspapers or hiring sites in China? He might as well stay in China and study at an elite school there where he can make far more connections and secure employment easier.</p>