<p>They might teach you to spell too!</p>
<p>Santa Clara has a great reputation in silicon valley (I go to school down the street from scu. the Leavey school of business is on the rise. I got into cal poly business and Santa Clara, and for me I am leaning toward scu.</p>
<p><quote>…“im liking scu more now because slo will just one dimmensionally train me to be a worker bee, while scu tries to almost 3 demensionally develope the entire person in all aspects.”</quote></p>
<p>I’m not sure how you derived this conclusion, but I can assure you it’s a load of crap. Both are excellent schools that are capable of providing the tools and resources necessary for students to become well-rounded individuals. The quality of education is ultimately what you make of it. </p>
<p>Main difference is that SCU is a liberal arts school with a good business program, while SLO is an engineering school (or “polytechnic” to be exact), also with a good business program. </p>
<p>As much as I love SLO, I’ll grudgingly admit that SCU Business may have the edge at this point, being that it is a private institution that is for the most part shielded from the state’s current fiscal crisis. SLO’s business program placed into effect last Summer a policy that permitted students to choose only one concentration within the Business major. In the past, it was common for students pursuing Accounting to double concentrate with Finance or IT. </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>Yeah, I agree 08. I’ve heard complaints that Cal Poly is purely technical, while SCU strives to provide a well rounded education. Ofcourse, both are excellent and you can become a well rounded individual at both.</p>
<p>Good points. I might want to do something like Finance / Marketing or Finance / Management, which I can’t at SLO, but probably can at SCU.</p>
<p>Thanks for the feedback.</p>
<p>My daughter is anxious to get into her major (Kinesiology) and later, her Occupational Therapy grad program. She’s excited to concentrate on classes and hands-on learning to prepare her for her career. In high school she had to take classes in subjects she didn’t care that much for. Oh, I realize there are general ed. requirements in college, as well. But, overall, I know she’s ready to get right into her major. I still don’t think that will make her any less “well-rounded” as a person. I also believe that college is more than just the academics. The whole experience is what helps a student become well-rounded.</p>
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<p>LSkaiWalk wrote:</p>
<p>ok, thanks for your feedback. im liking scu more now because slo will just one dimmensionally train me to be a worker bee, while scu tries to almost 3 demensionally develope the entire person in all aspects.</p>
<p>Just a general note to consider for those of you who are wavering between SLO and _______ university. </p>
<p>SLO is highly regarded by employers from all industries and is a recruiting hotbed. This is a great fit for students who prefer not to attend grad school immediately after undergrad, but would rather get some work experience for a few years before considering a graduate program.</p>
<p>^08alum Thanks for the input. It does help to hear things like this when students have choices to make. Getting a good job after college is a definite perk.</p>
<p>true, recruiters know SLO grad’s are ready to hit the workforce running.</p>
<p>So I’m still deciding between the 3.</p>
<p>Business Week rankings came out…</p>
<p>USD is 28th, however it barely has any reputation. Most people think it’s UCSD. However, it was ranked quite high. Great food / dorms. Been improving a lot on the rankings! Catholic - I’m Christian and prefer the Jesuit SCU, but the Catholic has some plusses and minuses. New business dean is from Dartmouth, they seem to be improving a lot. San Diego! Stresses education of whole person.</p>
<p>SCU is ranked 39th. Before it was number 3 a lot in CA, but now USD is beating it. However, it’s located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Great connections. Perfect campus in nice area. I like how it’s religious, yet at the same time very relaxed and just stresses compassion and ethics. Good alumni connections. Brand new business building. Great food / dorms. Stresses education of whole person.</p>
<p>Cal Poly SLO is ranked 64th. It’s been on an upward trend every year though. It’s ranked 11th by recruiters, and has a higher avg salary and SAT score compared to USD & SCU. Recruiters seem to like Cal Poly kids cus it’s “Learn By Doing”, which fits my learning personality, and they hit the ground running. But what comes with this is pure technical training and not much learning about philosophy, arts, etc… It’s also A LOT cheaper. Budget cuts might affect the school though… but with the budget cuts, it was extremely hard to get into this year, and all the students will be more qualified compared to USD & SCU where it’s easier and if they are decent students and afford it, they could prolly get in. Sweet town too!</p>
<p>Right now I’m leaning on Cal Poly. But any advice? I think I want to focus on finance, but I’m not sure. Is finance good at Cal Poly? Or are all the business majors about the same. I’m leaning Cal Poly, but still considering the others.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Is there perhaps a way you can find other ways to educate yourself in the liberal arts? In the end, how much philosophy and arts will you be using in your job? Nothing against a well-rounded education, by any means! I’m just saying that it’s a lot easier to read books and maybe participate in the arts than it is to learn the technical side of education. You can do both! But, it’s just that you just might need to be more “self-taught” in liberal arts. And, you’ll be learning a “trade” that you can take into the workplace right away, hopefully. There is always the possibility you’ll want to go to grad school later, as well. During that time you can also take a philosophy or art class. Just a thought! :)</p>
<p>LSkaiWalk said re; Cal Poly:</p>
<p>“But what comes with this is pure technical training and not much learning about philosophy, arts, etc… It’s also A LOT cheaper”</p>
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<p>LSkaiWalk posted “Catholic - I’m Christian and prefer the Jesuit SCU, but the Catholic has some plusses and minuses.”</p>
<p>Jesuits are Catholics. Both USD and SCU are Catholic Universities. And for what it is worth, USD is an amazing school.</p>
<p>"But what comes with this is pure technical training and not much learning about philosophy, arts, etc… "</p>
<p>Have you looked at Cal Poly’s GE requirements? Philosophy and Arts are both required. It is a very well-rounded, thorough education, which is another reason it is so respected.</p>
<p>thanks. right now i am 90% sure cal poly. im gonna visit cal poly again soon. any more feedback?</p>
<p>Yeah, why don’t you make up your mind instead of always asking others. You seem to have been on this board and scu’s board for months now asking same question(though not usd’s, wonder why).</p>
<p>this is probably a little late, but here is a good website: [Undergrad</a> - BSchools](<a href=“http://bwnt.businessweek.com/interactive_reports/undergrad_bschool/]Undergrad”>http://bwnt.businessweek.com/interactive_reports/undergrad_bschool/)</p>
<p>Santa Clara ranks 35th, while U. of San Diego is #47</p>
<p>You’ll love Cal Poly. Good luck!</p>
<p>Here are 2010 rankings [Top</a> Undergraduate Business Programs 2010 - BusinessWeek](<a href=“http://bwnt.businessweek.com/bschools/undergraduate/10rankings/]Top”>http://bwnt.businessweek.com/bschools/undergraduate/10rankings/)</p>