MSBA at Purdue West(Daniels) and MSBA at University of Washington Foster, I’m honestly torn.

Purdue was my first admit and I had a really positive experience during the interview. I connected well with

the interviewer and could genuinely see myself there. I had mentally committed to Purdue, and I like the program structure, cost, and overall environment.

However, just this morning I received an admit to Foster, and on paper it seems like a very strong option for obv reasons: higher global rankings in many lists, and being in Seattle obviously means proximity to companies like Amazon, Microsoft, etc., which feels like a practical advantage for recruiting.

I’m an international student (from India), and I’m trying to understand the real student experience at Foster beyond rankings

I’d really appreciate honest input on a few things:

• How is the recruiting environment for MSBA students at Foster, especially for international students?

• How important is the Seattle location in practice? Does it actually help with networking and jobs?

• How safe is the UW campus and Seattle in general for students?

• How diverse is the cohort socially?

• Have any international students experienced racism or difficulty integrating?

I know both Purdue and Foster are strong programs, and Purdue still feels like the place I’d personally be happiest. But I want to make sure I’m making a practical decision.

Would really value perspectives from current students or alumni from either program.