Ross and Fuqua cross-admit back in the day here. Both have great CPG recruiting options but will vary in location. Ross will have a bit more traction in the Chicago/Ohio/Minnesota firms so all your big players: P&G, Kellogg's, Wrigleys, etc. Fuqua is stronger in the South and can give you traction with the likes of Walmart in Arkansas or PepsiCo in Dallas.
When you're deciding id look into:
-Location of where you want to be post MBA. This does differ a bit between schools
-Type of firm you want to work at. Do you have a backup in case CPG doesn't work out? Does your school still have good options there?
-Student culture. Are you one for Michigan football tailgating every Saturday in below freezing weather or Blue Devil basketball tenting out in Kville? Either way you'll bleed blue for the next 2 years
In terms of prestige of one or the other, I personally think this is a wash. Everyone has their opinion and you'll find people in favor of both. I've found students at both to very friendly, personable, willing to help, and have HUGE school pride. You'll find outgoing extroverted people at both --and in most MBA programs-- and you'll find more reserved people as well. You'll have to find your niche.
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