USC//NYU Econ dilemma

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Hi everyone! congratulations to everyone on getting into wherever you did. You are all high-achieving, diligent individuals that any institution would be lucky to have.

I’m currently in a dilemma. I’m a prospective economics student set on USC; the weather, alumni network, laissez-faire vibe and just general aura of happiness have really taken me in this few weeks. In addition, I’m enthralled at the opportunity to be on a campus, as opposed to a “city” university. The caveat is that I got into NYU as well–a school that my parents, friends, and cousins recommend due to the proximity to Wall Street and Economics reputation.

My main inquiry is (barring price, cuz they’re costing me the same) whether employers in financial services are still stuck in this perception that an NYU degree is more “solid” than a USC one when it comes to business-related fields, or whether going to USC wouldn’t actually impact my employability in finance (seeing as I really love it).

Thanks in advance and good luck!

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There are many finance jobs/careers located well beyond the borders of Manhattan & New York state.

Are you a full pay student ? And do you have any other acceptances ?

Otherwise, I cannot answer your question. Hopefully others will post in this thread.

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@Publisher I’m a full pay student at both. I got into NYU, USC, Boston U, UC Davis and UC San Diego. w/l Rice and UCLA but not very keen on either. For any other info please feel free to ask

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It depends what type of financial service you’re interested in. Either way, I do believe that for the most part East > West when it comes to Investment Banks and other financial institutions. Personally, I would chose Stern over Marshall any day, but it might be different for the econ departments.