CBS (Sticker) vs Stern ($$) for Investment Banking?
Fortunate to be deciding between CBS and NYU Stern and would really appreciate perspectives from people in IB / MBA recruiting.
Short term goal is to pivot into IB and flexible on medium-long term (IB vs PE).
My understanding is:
- CBS has the stronger overall brand and slightly better placement into top groups / elite boutiques (Purely hearsay)
- Stern still places extremely well into IB, especially in NYC (Quantifiable)
I’m trying to figure out whether the incremental upside of CBS is worth the additional cost, especially given post-MBA associate compensation vs long-term optionality. I will not be taking loans and paying out of pocket.
Would especially love input from:
- people who recruited for IB from either school
- bankers involved in associate recruiting
- cross-admits who made a similar decision
Posted May 13, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC
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