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Foster vs Tepper [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2014, 09:53
Financially - Admitted to both with no scholarship. However Foster is about 30K less than Tepper with little difference in starting salaries bonuses etc. ~110K at Tepper vs. ~106K at Foster.

Industry - I'm interested in tech/digital media – product management or strategy role and both programs place well into the industry and have strong alumni networks.

Academically - I like the leadership development initiatives and the QA focus at Tepper and think it has a slight edge from an academics perspective. However, I think the entrepreneurship curriculum at Foster is a huge strength along with its marketing.

Misc - Lots of quality of life considerations as I'm married and my wife and I are very outdoor oriented and love skiing etc. Additionally her job prospects in Seattle will be better than in Pittsburgh. Also, higher average age at Foster and more married couples (as a % of the class).

Concerns – I love the Pacific NW but if I want to be more mobile in the future is Tepper the better choice because of the network outside of the NW? Is that worth 30K extra dollars? Also I would like to end up in Seattle immediately following my degree so I feel like being in the city and building a network for two years would be invaluable compared to trying to transplant from Pittsburgh.

Any thoughts are appreciated!
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Re: Foster vs Tepper [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2014, 10:59
Tepper brand is noticeably stronger IMO but I'm not familiar with your industry so can't make too many other comments.
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Re: Foster vs Tepper [#permalink] New post   16 Dec 2014, 12:36
I will start off by saying that I don't know much about Foster. I agree with revul that Tepper's brand is slightly stronger. But if you want to stay in the Pacific Northwest (lots of great tech companies up there!) after your program, you should definitely choose Foster. Furthermore, the fact that you and your wife would enjoy Seattle more (due to both work and the outdoors) should seal the deal.

If, for whatever reason, you are looking for a network outside of the NW, maybe consider Tepper. Tepper has a very strong relationship with Amazon (probably the strongest out of any bschool due to Marc Onetto), so it won't be too hard to initially land a job in Seattle. Pittsburgh's cost of living is cheaper compared to Seattle.

I don't know which concerns weigh the most for you. If money is an issue, you can always gently nudge/ask to see if any sort of scholarship is possible. If it's your wife's job, I would put a deposit down to both schools and have her start applying to jobs in both cities and have that determine where you end up. If it's about staying in the NW, choose Foster.
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Foster vs Tepper [#permalink] New post   17 Dec 2014, 02:51
CO86 wrote:
Financially - Admitted to both with no scholarship. However Foster is about 30K less than Tepper with little difference in starting salaries bonuses etc. ~110K at Tepper vs. ~106K at Foster.

Industry - I'm interested in tech/digital media – product management or strategy role and both programs place well into the industry and have strong alumni networks.

Academically - I like the leadership development initiatives and the QA focus at Tepper and think it has a slight edge from an academics perspective. However, I think the entrepreneurship curriculum at Foster is a huge strength along with its marketing.

Misc - Lots of quality of life considerations as I'm married and my wife and I are very outdoor oriented and love skiing etc. Additionally her job prospects in Seattle will be better than in Pittsburgh. Also, higher average age at Foster and more married couples (as a % of the class).

Concerns – I love the Pacific NW but if I want to be more mobile in the future is Tepper the better choice because of the network outside of the NW? Is that worth 30K extra dollars? Also I would like to end up in Seattle immediately following my degree so I feel like being in the city and building a network for two years would be invaluable compared to trying to transplant from Pittsburgh.

Any thoughts are appreciated!


Foster. I can see the school be top 15 in the US in the coming 5 years
- Job opportunities for you and for your wife. Seattle is home for T-Mobile, Nordstorm, Expedia, Starbucks, Amazon, Costco, Microsoft, Boeing, Nintendo. And has offices for AT&T, Google, FB, Apple and twitter
- There are a lot of young talented professionals in the city. This creates a great environment for start-ups.
- There are so many networking opportunities and events. New Tech Seattle and YPOS are two very active networking organizers
- Hiking trails and ski slopes are 30 minutes drive from the city
- Great seasonal weather
- Multicultural city
- Best sports teams. Sounders and Seahawks

Finally, I want to say Family comes first. Your wife will have to start a new life in a new place. A move is not something easy as you get older, especially if you are in late 20s or 30s. So you want to make this move as smooth as you can. Otherwise this will really impact your mba studies and your family

I love Seattle. I would stay and apply to Foster if it had a strong brand name outside US
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Re: Foster vs Tepper [#permalink] New post   18 Dec 2014, 09:01
Thanks for input everyone. Still on the fence, but it's helpful to hear some other perspectives! I do think it's going to boil down to figuring out what the top priorities are for me and my family both short and long term.
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