Colgate vs Claremont McKenna for Economics
Hello everyone! I was recently accepted off the Claremont McKenna waitlist and have about a week to make my final college decision.
I am currently committed to Colgate University, where I plan to major in Econ. My long-term goal is to work in investment banking, ideally in New York City. From what I've seen, Claremont McKenna generally has a stronger reputation in finance circles and is often viewed as the more prestigious school overall. However, Colgate appears to place a larger number of graduates into New York finance roles, likely because of its location and alumni concentration in the Northeast, which is where I want to be.
For those familiar with recruiting, does CMC's superior finance reputation outweigh Colgate's stronger geographic ties to New York? Cost is fortunately not a factor, and both campuses were super nice. That said, I wasn't particularly drawn to the Los Angeles area, which is one of my hesitations.
I'd appreciate any thoughts, especially from people with experience in finance experience or recruiting. Thank you so much for all of your help!