UT Austin vs UC Berkeley (Business Undergrad)

College Search & Selection
1

I live in Texas and am finishing high school there.

I was accepted into UT Austin McCombs for in-state tuition, but not into the honors program which I had wanted to attend. On the other hand, I was also admitted into UC Berkeley, although for out of state tuition.

Between $25k (UT Austin) and $62k (UC Berkeley) cost of attendances, is UC Berkeley’s business program better than UT Austin by a significant enough amount to be worth the cost?

Criteria: Education, Learning Environment, Networking, Job Recruitment, Salary

2

If you’re doing accounting I’d recommend UT. For anything else business wise, I’d recommend UC Berkeley.

3

Well, getting in to Haas is competitive.

So you run the risk of paying a lot more and not even getting in to the b-school.

I would choose McComb.

4

Texas is the better option for you as a direct admit to the business school.

Berkeley is $37,000 more per year. That equals at least $148,000 extra cost over 4 years. Not worth it. You can get an MBA degree for $148,000.

5

I’m in a similar position, leaning towards UCB

6

The debt from Berkeley would sink you financially. You’re far better off at UT.