Haas vs Anderson - A comparison

Anderson vs. Haas: Just something I posted on BW that I thought would be helpful for my fellow GMATClubbers. Added to the Knowledge Vault if this prompts more discussion (though with only 3 admits to Haas and 2 to Anderson, I'm not sure if it'll generate much discussion)

Like everyone said, you should go to both school's admit weekends and decide after that. Based on my own research:

(adding additional comments from other contributors)

Anderson Strengths (over Haas):
- Entrepreneurship program is heavily supported by the Price Center, connections abound, and not limited to tech industry
- Dominant B-school in the SoCal/San Diego region, so good connections with lots of work there
- Slightly nicer facility, with a lot more space for students
- Finance is probably stronger in Anderson
- Far more international exchange schools than Haas, very robust international exchange program. Also the quarter system is more conducive to exchanges (shorter time period, less time missed in school)
- AMR, AMR, AMR (in theory it's great, though some Anderson folks have mixed opinions)
- Quarter System - allows for more electives to be taken
- Entertainment/Media/Sports Management (NC)

Haas Strengths (over Anderson):
- Tech Tech Tech
- Digital Media, Real Estate, Tech
- Entrepreneurship program is equally strong and probably slightly more well known, especially in the tech industry
- Probably better if you're interested in VC
- Good student started programs that are "similar" to AMR, like Work@Haas, Peers@Haas, etc...
- Stronger brand (slightly), especially internationally
- your 50% scholarship
- Semester System - allows for more in-depth study for good classes
- Possibly attract higher caliber applicants (based on starting salary, GPA, and GMAT score estimates, as well as lower admit rate) (NC/Kry)
- Earlier recruiting for banking and consulting, since Anderson starts so late (October) in the fall
- GREAT healthcare program (health management certificate) whereas Anderson has nothing. If you want a dual MBA/MPH, Haas' program is larger (~12 students per class vs. only 1-2 at Anderson), shorter (2.5 yrs vs 3 years), and MUCH more tightly integrated. (mba2010)

Both are strong in:
- General Management (all the big companies - Yahoo, Google, HP, etc... - hire at both schools)
- Small class sizes
- Nice facilities
- cheaper tuition
- Good parent school (though Berkeley has a stronger name than UCLA internationally)
- West Coast Weather
- West Coast Attitude (if you like that kind of stuff )
- Huge centers of commerce (SF Bay Area and LA/SoCal/San Diego)
- Dedicated and friendly students and alum

Just my 2 cents. It's a tough decision that has to be tailored to your needs, but I hope this helps a little.