<p>I am a junior and have the grades/extracurriculars and money for both USC and UCLA. I want to major somewhere in business (most likely accounting or management). I would prefer to be done with a in 4 years but it seems that most at UCLA end up at Anderson. What are the possibilities if I major in biz-econ and minor in accounting as an undergrad vs. what I could do at USC undergrad? Also what are the advantages/disadvantages of grad school? I have the UCLA bias because I would prefer not to make my parents pay $30000 more a year. I know about Berkeley, too, but feel that it is too far away from me.</p>
<p>USC has a better rep than UCLA</p>
<p>UCLA as a university still has a slightly better rep than USC. However, for undergrad business, USC is a stronger choice. For undergrad accounting it is top 5 and a Big 4 factory. For business/management it is top 10. UCLA biz-econ is mostly econ with a handful of business classes thrown in, whereas at USC you begin business classes right from freshman year and get the opportunity to travel. That being said, I do not think it is worth a 30k per year difference unless money is no issue. USC gives out merit scholarships, however, so the price difference may end up being smaller than you think.</p>
<p>Also, at the MBA level, UCLA Anderson is a stronger choice than USC-Marshall save for a few concentrations like real-estate development.</p>
<p>You have the Trojan Family after you graduate from USC.</p>
<p>USC!! UCLA is overrated.</p>
<p>U.S. News Rankings can be controversial and subjective, but here are the latest rankings in four areas for the Marshall School of Business-Undergraduate:</p>
<p>Accounting 5th
International Business 5th
Entreprenuership 4th
Real Estate 7th </p>
<p>Some alumni of the Marshall School undergraduate programs:
Dan Bane-Chrm. and CEO of Trader Joe’s
Marc Benioff-Founder and CEO os Salesforce.com
David Bohnett-Founder and former CEO of Geocities.com
Henry Caruso-Founder of Dollar Rent-A-Car
Pat Gillick-GM of the Philadelphia Phillies
Brad Hughes-Fonder and CEO of Public Storage
Rich Knerr-Co-founder and former president of Wham-O
Will Lyon-Chrm. and CEO of William Lyon Homes
Bob McKnight-Chrm. and CEO of Quicksilver
Ed Roski-Part owner of LA Kings and LA Lakers
…and many others</p>
<p>The majority of students at SC receive financial aid. Also, about 24% of the students receive merit scholarships.</p>