<p>Hi, I have been accepted to both Cal Poly SLO and San Diego State. I was accepted into the SDSU honors program, which would be super beneficial in such a big school. But, I also got offered $2000 a year to go to Cal Poly. I got accepted into both schools for Biology. Which should I go to?? I'm out of state, so I don't have any family to worry about. I want to apply to the Cal Poly Honors Program, but you have to first submit your SIR then you can apply. I visited both schools and I liked them pretty equal, but the Cal Poly people seemed a little more friendly, but there seemed to be less going on there. But, I could be way wrong.</p>
<p>So the bottom line is, which school do you recommend?</p>
<p>As a Cal State resident and College Club president that visited Cal Poly ad heard a lot about SDSU, Cal Poly SLO is looked as a lot better of a school, academically wise,and SDSU is normally seen as a party school, but definitely not as highly ranked.</p>
<p>I think Cal Poly is considered a better school that San Diego State. My son chose Cal Poly over several of the mid-tier UCs (but mostly because he just liked Cal Poly the best). San Diego State does have a reputation for being a party school, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a good education there, particularly if you would be in the Honors program. SDSU probably does have a more lively social life, because its a bigger school, and its in an urban area, while San Luis Obispo is sort of in the middle of nowhere. However, my son never complains about a lack of things to do.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t go to a Cal State school if I was you. If you are out of state and paying out of state tuition, you will be wasting lots of money. We live in California and I wouldn’t send my kids to a state school right now as a freshman. The chances of getting out in 4 years is tough as classes are sooooooooooo much tougher to get. Most likely it will take you a minimum of 5 years and that is crazy if you are paying out of state. There are so many better schools out there than these two. Where else did you get in?</p>
<p>Cal Poly, by far. San Diego State would probably be too large for me, but that’s personal taste. However, I’m pretty sure Cal Poly has a much better science program than SD, but I’m only familiar with Cal Poly.</p>
<p>Great thanks! I only applied to one other college, Fresno state, as a back up school, just on the off chance I didn’t get into San Diego or Cal Poly. I’m still deciding but your thoughts have helped me a lot!!</p>