UCLA Anderson’s MBA is considered to be more prestigious than USC Marhshall’s MBA due to its higher ranking. Some comparison points that can help an international student to choose between the two of them are discussed as follows.
| Marshall Business School | Anderson School of Management | |
|---|---|---|
| ranking (overall) | # 50 Financial Times 2025 # 24 Financial Times 2021 # 36 Financial Times 2020 | # 19 Financial Times 2025 # 25 Financial Times 2020 # 26 Financial Times 2019 |
| Programs | UG Programs -3 PG Programs -7 Doctorate Programs -5 | PG Programs -5 Doctorate Programs -2 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 63468 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25795 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 19609 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 26544 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 21600 Per Year |
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| ranking | # 72 for Business by QS World University 2025 # 65 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 31 for Business by QS World University 2025 # 21 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 |
| application | - | #2865 Applicants # 360 Admissions # 12 % Acceptance Rate |
| exam scores | IELTS - 7.0/9PTE - 68/90TOEFL - 100/120 | Duolingo - 130/160GMAT - 670/800IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 87/120 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Apr 15, 2025 (Round 3 Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake) Jun 15, 2025 (Round 3 Application Decision Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake) Oct 1, 2025 (Round 1 Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake) Dec 15, 2025 (Round 1 Application Decision Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake) Jan 10, 2026 (Round 2 Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake) Apr 18, 2026 (Round 2 Application Decision Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake) | Dec 12, 2025 (Round 1 Decision Date for 2026 Intake) Jan 6, 2026 (Round 2 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake) Mar 27, 2026 (Round 2 Decision Date for 2026 Intake) Apr 7, 2026 (Round 3 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake) May 15, 2026 (Round 3 Decision Date for 2026 Intake) Oct 1, 2025 (Round 1 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake) |
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MBA program of UCLA Anderson ranks better than USC Marshall’s MBA when it comes to FT, QS and THE ranking. However, as per US News, USC Marshall ranks better for accounting, entrepreneurship and international business but UCLA Anderson scores higher for finance.
USC Marshall’s alumni network is considered to be much stronger as MBA students become part of “Trojan Family” after graduation. One of the benefits of this membership is that they get priority in the recruitment process of local employers. This wider alumni connection is missing for UCLA Anderson’s MBA graduates.
UCLA Anderson’s MBA is much stronger when it comes to recruitment in tech firms whereas USC Marshall’s MBA gradautes get more opportunities in consulting and finance field.
Thus, although UCLA Anderson ranks better than USC Marshall, both business schools have their own perks and cons. Choice will depend upon what future prospects an international student is looking for.
