Sloan and Stern are two of the most competitive MBA programs in the country, but they differ in key areas. Sloan holds a stronger US News ranking. Sloan reports a higher median base salary. Stern offers lower annual tuition, and Sloan delivers the stronger 5-year ROI. Sloan is the more selective program by acceptance rate.
| Metric | Sloan | Stern |
|---|---|---|
| Rankings | ||
| US News Rank | #62026 | #72026 |
| Bloomberg BBW Rank | #32024 | #142024 |
| Financial Times Rank | #12025 | #152025 |
| QS Global MBA Rank | #32025 | #132025 |
| Admissions & Financials | ||
| Annual Tuition | $82,000 | $76,780 |
| Median Base Salary | $246,000 | $180,000 |
| 5-Year ROI | 650% | 486% |
| Class Size | 480 | 362 |
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 23.0% |
| Median GMAT | 730 | 720 |
| Average GPA | — | — |
Green = better value per metric. Rankings: lower rank number = better. Salary & ROI: higher = better. Acceptance rate & tuition: lower = better.
MIT Sloan combines management education with MIT's engineering and technology DNA. Known for producing leaders in tech, biotech, and entrepreneurship, Sloan offers a unique action learning approach. Students benefit from MIT's broader ecosystem of innovation and research.
NYU Stern leverages its Greenwich Village location to offer deep connections to finance, media, entertainment, and tech. Known for its specializations in finance and luxury marketing, Stern attracts a globally diverse student body.
Sloan is a top M7 program; Stern is a highly ranked T15 school. Sloan ranks higher in US News, but Sloan delivers a stronger 5-year ROI of 650%. The best choice depends on your career goals and preferred location.
Sloan is more selective with a 13.6% acceptance rate, compared to 23.0% for Stern.
Sloan reports a median base salary of $246,000, while Stern reports $180,000. Actual salary varies significantly by industry and function.
Sloan annual tuition is $82,000 and Stern is $76,780. Stern offers a 5,220 lower annual cost.
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