Babson vs. Colgate vs. Wesleyan vs. Lehigh (M.S. Financial Engineering) vs. Wake Forest

So many options. I would love to hear what some people think about the outcomes from those schools and the trade-offs between practical education at Babson vs liberal arts at Wesleyan and Colgate. 


Thinking about IB then exit to PE, VC, or Start Ups

 

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