Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business was the first institution in the world to offer the MBA program, and to this day that is the only degree the college awards. The School of Management at Yale University, on the other hand, offers programs in MBA, EMBA, MAM and many more, including PhDs. If you are looking to do a full-time Masters program and need to make a choice between the two, consider the following points:
| Tuck School of Business | Yale School of Management | |
|---|---|---|
| ranking (overall) | # 10 Financial Times 2021 # 16 Financial Times 2020 # 15 Financial Times 2019 | # 4 Financial Times 2021 # 14 Financial Times 2020 # 11 Financial Times 2019 |
| Programs | PG Programs -1 | PG Programs -14 Doctorate Programs -3 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 60465 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15742 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 79500 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 22214 Per Year |
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| ranking | # 3 for Business by Bloomberg 2024 # 99 for Business by Times Higher Education 2022 | # 8 for Business by US News 2024 # 9 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 |
| application | #2032 Applicants # 284 Admissions # 13 % Acceptance Rate | #2156 Applicants # 345 Admissions # 16 % Acceptance Rate |
| exam scores | GMAT - 724/800GRE updated - 324/340IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 105/120 | GMAT - 690/800GRE updated - 322/340IELTS - 7/9PTE - 70/90TOEFL - 100/120 |
| Admission Criteria/Better to Have | GPA of 3.66 average and preferably 720 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 5 years. | |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -60465 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -74500 |
| Return on Investment/Average Package | #Average Salary169947 | #Average Salary150000 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Jul 31, 2023 (Application Deadline For 2023 Intake) | Mar 24, 2023 (Decision Deadline for 2023 Intake Round 2) Apr 11, 2023 (Application Deadline for 2023 Intake Round 3) May 18, 2023 (Decision Deadline for 2023 Intake Round 3) |
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Both of them are top Ivy League colleges. They are similar in terms of rankings too, with US News placing Tuck at #12 and Yale at #9 and Financial Times placing them at #16 and #14 respectively.
- Out of the total number of students enrolled in the current batch, the percentage of Asian students is similar for Tuck and Yale, at 17% and 18% respectively.
- Both colleges have good female representation, but Tuck ranks higher with 49% to Yale’s 42%.
- The majority of the students enrolling at Tuck came from an Arts background while the majority of students at Yale came from a STEM background.
- Consulting was the industry favored by most graduates in the case of both colleges.
- MBA holders from Yale received a salary increase of 128% while those from Tuck received only 112%, but more number of graduates from Tuck (98%) got job offers within three months of graduation than those from Yale (92.4%). Overall, Tuck is rated as having more value for money.
- Tuck offers a few fellowship programs, but they do not provide many scholarships. Yale, on the other hand, offers multiple scholarships and fellowships.
- Tuck is situated in the rural area of New Hampshire, which is unusual for business schools. However, many graduates were pleased with the residential and campus life at Tuck for this reason, so if you are someone who enjoys peace and quiet, Tuck might be a better option.
- New Haven, where Yale is located, is a bustling city that is close to New York and Boston, so it gives you easy access to business hubs.
Both of these colleges are comparable quality-wise. Yale would be more affordable for an MBA degree, but Tuck offers a varied environment from the typical business school.
