Which is a better investment?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Brigham Young University
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<p>Curious as to what others think about this choice:</p>

<p>1) U Penn: Huntsman Program, earn a BS in Econ (Accounting emphasis) from Wharton + a BA in Intl Relations (in 4 or 5 years)</p>

<p>OR</p>

<p>2) BYU: BS and MS in Accounting in 5 years.</p>

<p>Here are some things to consider:</p>

<ul>
<li>Both accounting programs are listed in the US News top accounting schools (undergrad). BYU is #3 and UPenn is #6.</li>
<li>Wharton is the #1 ranked undergrad BSchool and is a top brand</li>
<li>UPenn is an Ivy (but I bet most “normal” people, i.e. - non-CC’ers, wouldn’t know that)</li>
<li>Even if you have to pay the entire cost at BYU, it’s still probably cheaper than what Penn will cost</li>
<li>Huntsman gets you two bachelors in 4 (or 5 years)</li>
<li>BYU gets you a bachelors AND a masters in 5 years</li>
<li>UPenn doesn’t require you to use up 14 college credits to learn what you should learn at church</li>
<li>UPenn requires at least a semester abroad (for the IR component)</li>
<li>BYU is more focused on accounting</li>
<li>UPenn is broader (both acct and IR)</li>
<li>Both have a great on-campus recruiting system for acct grads</li>
</ul>

<p>This is just something I’m discussing with my DD. I am totally aware of the fact that simply getting into Penn will be a huge challenge. But, should she be accepted, to both schools (and programs), I think it will be a tough choice for her. Any thoughts or comments?</p>

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<p>I’m curious as to what your daughter chose to do? I had a son go to BYU (not in anything business related) and then to UPenn. His experience at UPenn was phenomenal, and I think has made a real difference in his ability to get work. Few people know BYU east of the Mississippi, but then again, few people west of the Mississippi realize that UPenn is an ivy!!! [I sure didn’t!] </p>

<p>This would have been a hard decision to make. From a sheer cost outlook, BYU would be an easy choice. But the Wharton school is known EVERYWHERE. And the connections that one would make at that school are priceless. </p>