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 | |
|---|---|---|
| CtVgo0 | # 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 | K6FNSL -2 +BcTMq -8 uAFC26 -3 | +BcTMq -5 uAFC26 -2 |
| Cost to Study | 78XRnV 63468 [NgDAAz] 78XRnV 25795 [xcXOsd] 4fro2k + zNMGDV - 19609 j5deyA | 78XRnV 131669 [xcXOsd] 4fro2k + zNMGDV - 21600 j5deyA |
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| ranking | # 49 sQv06Y Business by Times Higher Education 2025 # 72 sQv06Y Business by QS World University 2025 | # 20 sQv06Y Business by Times Higher Education 2025 # 31 sQv06Y Business by QS World University 2025 |
| application | - | - |
| sjq1dk | IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 61/90TOEFL - 4.5/6 | IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 100/120 |
| cost to study | Mr9Uej | Mr9Uej131669 |
| documents required | F4a/y1 | F4a/y1 |
| application dates | Oct 15, 2026 (Round 1 Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake) Jan 15, 2027 (Round 2 Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake) Apr 15, 2027 (Round 3 Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake) | Apr 7, 2026 (Round 3 Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake) May 15, 2026 (Round 3 Decision Date For September 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.
