Should I Choose the MBA at Cal Poly SLO or University of Miami?

Question

I'm having trouble deciding between Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and the University of Miami for an MBA program. I know they are very different and here are the pros and cons:


University of Miami
Pros -One Can Specialize -More Well-Known -Nice Facilities
Cons -Not Very Friendly - Cost of Program -Cost of Living


Cal Poly
Pros -Beautiful Location, Friendly Students, Cost of Program, Cost of Living
Cons -Can't Specialize -Not as Easy to Find a Job


So I guess overall I like Cal Poly more but i'm concerned cause it's not as prestiguous and they don't seem to get as many job recruiters. I'm just looking for any insight or which you feel would be better and anymore information on either program.

Answer 1

Your decision must depend on what you want out of the college experience. Personally, I would prefer SLO for a fun college experience, as four grueling years of trying to get into the best colleges by taking every AP class high schools offer deserves a reward. SLO is extremely competitive, one of California's best CSU, so I do not think you should base your decision on the famous factor. If the program at Miami is that much stronger and you don't care what kind of experience you have in college as long as it gets you a great job with 6 figures right out of the gate, then go to Miami. If your main concern is the financial situation or having a pleasant college experience, then go to SLO.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Should I Choose the MBA at Cal Poly SLO or University of Miami?
I'm having trouble deciding between Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and the University of Miami for an MBA program. I know they are very different and here are the pros and cons:


University of Miami
Pros -One Can Specialize -More Well-Known -Nice Facilities
Cons -Not Very Friendly - Cost of...

Answer 4

i would chose poly myself. but then I am an alumni from there and totally biased. At the end of the day an MBA is an MBA. Poly's program is good. But the school is more well known for their architecture and engineering programs for undergrads. It isn't really a graduate school persay. I have never heard that finding a job after graduation was hard.

I would move back to SLO in a heart beat. I absolutely loved it there.