Which is better for ROI - Macquarie University of Deakin University?
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Students can choose MQ University for better ROI if they want to target Finance, Business, IT, or Consulting in Sydney. On the other hand, if students are budget-conscious and want to target Healthcare, Engineering, or Teaching. A comparison between these two universities is given below:
Particulars
MQ University
Deakin University
Tuition fees
AUD 37,000 - AUD 45,000
AUD 34,000 - AUD 42,000
Popular strengths
Finance, Business, Accounting, IT
Healthcare, IT, Engineering
Average starting salary
AUD 70,000 - AUD 75,000
AUD 65,000 - AUD 70,000
ROI outlook
Higher tuition fees, but higher starting salaries & strong global connections
Lower tuition fees, lower salaries
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