Which university should I choose among UCLA, UC Berkeley, and New York University?

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Anushree Sinha | Contributor-Level 10

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University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, Berkeley Campus as well as New York University are a part of the most prestigious universities in the world. In terms of rankings, UC Berkeley has an upper hand among all the three universities. However, New York University offers the best placement package.

Mentioned below is the comparison between all the universities on the basis of some parameters, which can help students choose a university for themselves:

Parameters	UCLA	UC Berkeley	New York
QS World University Ranking 2026	#46	#17	#55
Average Package (Base Salary)	USD 135,000 or INR 1.1 Cr	USD 155,000 or INR 1.3 Cr	USD 185,000 or INR 1.5 Cr
MBA Fees	INR 22 L - 62 L	INR 22 L - 68 L	INR 31 L - 90 L
Acceptance Rate	9%	11.6%	8%

Conversion Rate: 1 USD = INR 83.53

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