<p>I'm considering applying to UVA and Upenn as a transfer this next fall; however, I am curious, which has the best economics program and, does the fact that penn is an ivy and uva is a public have any impact on one's career chances. Also, would one get better internships from penn over uva, etc.</p>
<p>I havn't been accepted to either - my fingers are really crossed. Assuming you could choose between the two, which is better for an economics major? </p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Definitely Penn! Although UVA does has an awesome Economics program, however ties with Wharton will definitely bring you far... more name-recognition and so...</p>
<p>In-state: Choose Virginia
OOS: Choose Wharton</p>
<p>From purely an academic and networking point of view, Penn has an edge over UVA. As a means to entering some industries, like IBanking, Penn is unbeatable. But many other variables must be looked at. Penn has a nice campus and a fun atmosphere, but UVA is generally considered a more pleasant experience. If you value overall experience a great deal, UVA is hard to beat. One must also look at cost. If you are a resident of Virginia, UVA will cost only a fraction of what Penn will cost. If you come from a wealthy family, that's probably not an issue, but if you come from a middle income family, it may be hard to justify paying over $40,000/year to attend Penn when you can attend UVA for less than $20,000/year.</p>