CSU pros and cons

Colleges and Universities A-Z California State University - GENERAL
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<p>Hi all,</p>

<p>I'm applying to both UC's (university of california schools) and CSU's (california state universities).</p>

<p>I know UC's are held at a more 'prestigious' level but I wanted to know the pros and cons of going to either type of school (Why csu might be better than UC or vice versa).</p>

<p>I plan on attending college with plans of going to med school(yes im sure).</p>

<p>Thank you</p>

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<p>you can’t think of the UCs and CSUs as homogeneous blocks. UCB does not equal UCM. As Cal Poly SLO does not equal CSU Bakersfield. Most would say that SDSU, SLO, and for some programs at CSULB and CP Pomona, are better/more respected than UCM, UCR and some programs at UCSC. </p>

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<p>Why not a private BS/MD program (with merit aid if needed)?</p>

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<p>do you know of any good ones? </p>

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<p>@bravo49, who, me? It’s not my area, but I would peruse these threads:</p>

<p><a href=“Multiple Degree Programs - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/multiple-degree-programs/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>If you plan on going to medical school you should avoid CSUs in general.</p>

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<p>The purpose of UCs is to lead you to a graduate/professional school. Yes CSUs do have students who gets accepted by medical schools, but it’s less common for many reasons such as the competitiveness of the student body and the overall job for the CSUs to grant them a well-paying job right after college. </p>