<p>More specifically, UCLA/Cal vs. Pomona, but I'm sure others are in a similar situation. Also, does anyone know which of these three schools are the best for English? Communications? Social Science?</p>
<p>r u kidding?? If UCLA was 40k and pomona was 20k, I'd still go with UCLA. Pomono isnt' a good school, according to what most people know of it......the degree is not worth it.</p>
<p>i think ucla is the one that costs 20k since its the one that's a public school</p>
<p>ha oh okay. well anyways, i would probably go to ucla, but its up to u... private is nice; u never know what ull get out of it, maybe something incredibly rewarding. they're both good schools, so its down the ur major and ur type: small or big, since ucla is VERY big. well okay maybe not very, but chekco ut everything, im sure they have it at their websites, guessing but not sure <a href="http://www.ucla.edu%5B/url%5D">www.ucla.edu</a> ha but google it im just making it up, then go to the library or something if u dont wanna buy the book and read about them in those fat college review books next to the sat prep books yes im sure u remember those sat prep books... then if u still cant decide visit them even if thats not that easy of an option</p>
<p>golubb_u: maybe you're confused with cal poly pomona. pomona college is a very good school ("the degree is not worth it"), it's a top LAC and very very selective. pomona and ucla are both good schools.</p>
<p>however, i'd go with ucla</p>
<p>do you want to be at a large school or small school... I personally like the idea of a small school (pomona) but i'd feel like nothing would be gong around me that i'd have to be in la to have seome fun.</p>
<p>I think for your type of majors Pomona would be a good choice.</p>
<p>If you looking for a professional degree in the furture, go Pomona (Pre-med,
PHD, Pre-Law, MBA).
For undergraduate, Pomona is 10 times better than UCLA. The student body of Pomona is much smarter than UCLA too. Pomona in west coast is the same level of school as Std and Caltech.</p>
<p>If money isn't a problem, Pomona is the better undergrad experience. Small classes, consortium, more resources with less red tape.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice. I like the idea of small school, too: more personal attention, more discussion, more professor interaction. Hmm...you all have been mostly comparing Pomona to UCLA. How does Berkeley compare? (Keep in mind the humanities focus.)</p>
<p>If Pomona'll make you pay the full 40k, I say forget about it. Smaller classes aren't worth $80,000 unless you're Bill Gates. Save the money and invest it in the stock market. </p>
<p>Berkeley's undergrad humanities are going to be the same as UCLA's, maybe a little better. If you're going to choose between those two, the environment and location of the school should be what fuels your decision.</p>
<p>"golubb_u: maybe you're confused with cal poly pomona. pomona college is a very good school ("the degree is not worth it"), it's a top LAC and very very selective. pomona and ucla are both good schools."</p>
<p>uhhh....pomona is a good school, but if you have a UC (especially a top UC) as an option, it's simply not worth it going to pomono. At the UC, you get a great education, much more recognition, more research opportunities, and much better professors.... </p>
<p>most people think pomono is not worth the money. If you're going to pay 40k, it better be for an Ivy or near-Ivy.</p>
<p>Somehow by the sheer fact that you can't spell the university's name I doubt your "sources" on what "everybody" thinks. Pomona is a fine institution. I'd go there for the top notch education.</p>
<p>" I'd go there for the top notch education."</p>
<p>....go there if you want to. The bright bulbs will go to UCLA for the better education and experience.</p>
<p>Well, if finances aren't a problem, go for fit. Pomona is as respected as UCLA. If you prefer a small college with a closeknit student body, Pomona is the ticket. If you prefer a large university with EVERYTHING in it, go for UCLA.</p>
<p>On the other hand, if finances are an issue, go for UCLA. $80,000 is much more manageable than $160,000.</p>