COMPARE UCLA MFE vs Rutgers University MQF

[Lilesh Ingle]

Hi ! I have been admitted to both the universities for their respective Financial Engineering programs.
I would like to know which is better with respect to the course curriculum and employment outcomes.
Thanks.

 

[pingu]

who knows!! Go to linkedin and email some alumni.

However, UCLA is in... LA baby!!! nicer weather, lots of celebrities.

Rutgers is in f#@&!ng New Brunswick... or worst, Newark!!!

 

[Lilesh Ingle]

@Andy Nguyen @Pavlos Sakoglou I would like to know your opinions on this.
Thanks!

 

[Pavlos Sakoglou]

@Andy Nguyen @Pavlos Sakoglou I would like to know your opinions on this.
Thanks!

@pingu made a good point. LinkedIn will be a good place to get info. Also, the city you are studying matters in many ways. And LA is one of the largest cities in the world.

I haven't formed an opinion on those schools since I haven't researched them at all, however here's what I found in a quick goolge search:
http://colleges.startclass.com/comp...s-Angeles-vs-Rutgers-University-New-Brunswick

In general, try to find stats online and then infer given your life goals.

 

[Lilesh Ingle]

okay thanks

 

[Ruse]

Hey guys!

Got admitted into these programs. I'm legit confused.

UCLA MFE:

UCLA MFE is associated with UCLA MBA 'Anderson' name. Hence has a reputation. But the MFE program doesn't share strong career services with that of the MBA program. You're pretty much on your own. On speaking with a recent UCLA MFE, I came to know that many people had moved from West to East coast after the completion of the course to be able to find a job since West coast wasn't working out. Since many companies refuse to interview you cuz you're far and they will have to reimburse you with everything. NYC proximity gives you a higher chance of face to face interview without any hassles. Excellent faculty. Beautiful campus. Costs a bomb.

Rutgers MQF:

Half hour from wall street. People majorly get into big investment banks. May not be an ideal role, but they have a chance. the advantage is here its 1.5 years course can be extended to 2 years in case you don't find a job, you will have an extra few months before your visa gets out of status. Much cheaper. Faculty is moderate. I am yet to learn about their career services, will speak to someone, which I think is super critical. Any ideas here?

Any suggestions on something in missed is highly appreciated. It would really help me make an informed decision.

Thanks!!

 

[Michsund]

UCLA is a much better school. Would definitely recommend going

 

[Ruse]

Thanks for your suggestion. Can you share in what areas you think is UCLA advantageous over Rutgers?