UCLA MFE vs. UIUC MFE

[rkp]

I got admit offer from UCLA and UIUC MFE..can anyone comment on which program is better. I have got 5yrs of work experience

 

[AshokKumarMuthusamy]

UCLA...

 

[Fred Lee]

It must be UCLA for its location and fame.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

It must be UCLA for its location and fame.

Which definitely helps but may not be enough to get a good job these days.
First, the OP needs to define the parameters. We can say X is better than Y because of the name and location. These are niche programs and there are plenty of subtle but important factors to take into consideration.

 

[rkp]

thanks ashok and Fred for your reply...this should help solve predicament to some extent....I am waiting to hear from Columbia Mathfin else I will have to go with UCLA

 

[Fred Lee]

thanks ashok and Fred for your reply...this should help solve predicament to some extent....I am waiting to hear from Columbia Mathfin else I will have to go with UCLA

All right, good luck!