UPenn or NYU?

michzx
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:14:22 +0000

Thanks in advance. This forum really helps me a lot during my application.

I have got admitted by UPenn and NYU’s Computer Science Master programs so far and want to work for financial companies after graduation. Both of these two schools have good reputations and curriculums. However, I do not know clearly which one is better for my career goal.

UPenn’s Advantages Compared with NYU:

1. computer science program ranks top20.

2. MS students can choose finance track and register classes at Wharton.

3. Ivy. I have no idea whether investment banks prefer ivy graduates.

UPenn’s Disadvantages Compared with NYU:
Not in NYC.

I have viewed the placement and internship reports of UPenn CS Master Program. It seems that many of their graduates go to IBs and consulting services in NYC. However, I can’t find placement statistics of NYU’s program.

I have not lived in NYC or Pennsylvania before, and do not know how the local people and companies think about these two universities.

Is UPenn better than NYU if I finally want to pursue a MBA degree after working for 5 or more years?

Thank you for reading this LONG post and any advice is highly appreciated.