<p>The Cal Polys (both the better known San Luis Obispo campus and the less selective Pomona campus) have a reputation of being more “practical” (and career oriented). They are also part of the California State University system, which means that they are also less expensive than many out-of-state public universities (including the University of California). See [url=<a href=“http://www.csumentor.edu%5DCSUMentor%5B/url”>http://www.csumentor.edu]CSUMentor[/url</a>] for more California State University information.</p>
<p>Other less expensive universities for out of state students include Virginia Tech and University of Alabama (which also offers automatic scholarships to those who meet specified GPA (3.5) and test score thresholds).</p>