I saw previous threads on this comparison but none of them have been from the past 3 years so I wanted to bring this up again on CC.
I have recently been accepted to both of these schools. I applied for computer engineering. However, at UCI I was admitted as undeclared and at cal poly Pomona, I was admitted for computer engineering. I wanted to know from anybody who knows a lot about the programs from either of these schools if they could provide insight to which school might be better for me given my current situation.
Also, I know both of these schools have a different philosophy in their teaching so which philosophy is better for job employment? I do not plan on attaining a MS or graduate degree at the moment.
Thanks.
Are costs a significant factor?
@Gumbymom Costs are a factor, but I don’t think significantly. If I knew a more expensive school like UCI was a better fit for me, I would go there.
Have you looked at the requirements for transferring into the Computer Engineering program at UCI? If you think you can achieve the required GPA for transfer, then UCI might be worth the gamble. I think highly of CPP (former Alumni but not an Engineer) and I would always favor the direct admit.
Computer Engineering
Requirements Description
Cumulative UC GPA
2.70 GPA
Course grades
Minimum 3.0 GPA in all courses required for the major and completion of at least the following:
• Math 2A-B-D
•Physics 7C-D, Physics 7LC-LD
•EECS 1, EECS 12, EECS 20, EECS 31
Other
90 units or less, unless the student has already made substantial progress in courses required for the major. Students must demonstrate a plan to graduate in no more than 15 total quarters.
@Gumbymom
So if I did choose to go with the gamble, I would have to meet those requirements or transfer somewhere else?
If you go with the gamble and you are unable to meet the requirements to switch majors, you can change to another majot at UCI where you meet the requirements or have to transfer if you still want to pursue computer engineering. Being a dirct admit at CPP gives you the guarantee plus they do offer a 4 year pledge which if you follow the plan, will allow you to graduate in 4 years.
http://www.cpp.edu/~academic-programs/graduation-pledge/index.shtml
@Gumbymom Okay very interesting. I’ll take that into account. When did you go to CPP? You mentioned you were alumni?
I went to CPP many years ago when all it took to get in was a GPA of 3.0 or higher without any SAT scores, but know many recent graduates and current students attending.
Have you visited both schools?
@HSsenior1997 no, I will though the next few weeks.