COMPARE Columbia MFE vs UCLA MFE

Rank
Program
Total Score
Peer Score
Employed at Graduation (%)
Employed at 3 months (%)
Base salary
Cohort Size
Acceptance Rate (%)
Tuition
Rank
6
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2025
Columbia University New York, NY 10027
3.31 star(s) 16 reviews
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6
2025
Columbia University
85
3.6
37
100
122.9K
123
10.52
93.02K
Rank
17
🇺🇸
2025
University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095
4.31 star(s) 45 reviews
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17
2025
University of California, Los Angeles
61
3.1
48
67
110.5K
97
32.95
93.12K
Joined
11/3/24
Messages
13
Points
3
I got into Columbia and UCLA MFE for fall 2025. I am extremely confused between the two in regards to employment opportunities, coursework, living expenses. Any guidance will be really appreciated!
 
I got into Columbia and UCLA MFE for fall 2025. I am extremely confused between the two in regards to employment opportunities, coursework, living expenses. Any guidance will be really appreciated!
What are your confusions? The placement stats are published above. You can read reviews to get recent feedback from alumni to get insights. Cost of living in NYC vs LA can be researched online.
 
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