Ross $80K vs Darden (No Scholarship?)

Good morning everyone

I’m grateful to share that I’ve been admitted to Michigan Ross with a $80,000 merit scholarship, secured with a GMAT waiver.

Along the way, I also received admits from Darden School of Business and Tuck School of Business (both without scholarships) and am waitlisted at NYU Stern School of Business (All with a GMAT Waiver)

I bring 4.5 years of experience from Tata Consultancy Services, where I’ve worked on business-facing consulting and transformation projects. Post-MBA, I’m aiming to pivot into strategy and leadership roles, building long-term impact at the intersection of business, people, and scalable solutions. 

Should I take the $80K at Ross or choose Darden at sticker price? 

Would love to hear perspectives, especially from current students, alumni or anyone who’s had to make a similar call.