<p>I've been admitted to USC Marshall and UCLA pre-biz/econ.
If I choose to attend USC, I'd be paying $10k each year, which leads to total of $20k.
$10k is pure approximation, could be less/more. </p>
<p>I've always wanted to attend a business school, but at the same time,
I gotta admit that UCLA is a pretty good university. I bet if I work my a** off, I'd still get good connection/opportunity. (sucks to be a pre- major though)</p>
<p>Thing about UCLA, I don't want to get same education when I'm paying so much more than other in-state students.</p>
<p>So this is my question: Is USC worth paying $10k/year more than UCLA?</p>
<p>Offerings as in scholarships/financial aids, then I actually have a chance of getting merit-based scholarship if I attend USC. (none for UCLA since I’m an International student)</p>
<p>If you meant career opportunities, honestly, I don’t know if USC is so much better than UCLA, which is why I’m asking here.</p>
<p>So that would be 14-16k total (you’re a transfer, right?)</p>
<p>Would your parents be willing to pay that?</p>
<p>Also, how do you not qualify for in-state tuition if you’re from CA?</p>
<p>How do you like each campus? At which campus do you think you would have a better social life? Take a couple hours to do some research into the specific programs at each school, the specific classes you would be taking, any specific opportunities unique to each school, etc. If you think USC would be worth the extra money, then go for it - you saved plenty in community college, I presume.</p>
<p>terenc//
Yes, around 14-16k. But I added couple thousands to make it 20k, making my budget more flexible. </p>
<p>My parents are willing to pay the full tuition + $10k each year. </p>
<p>Honestly, I like UCLA campus better than USC. I love Westwood, not a big fan of Downtown LA. I’ve visited UCLA like 7 times this year already, fell in love with every aspects of UCLA. </p>
<p>However, I’ve always wanted to study Accounting, not Economics. The fact that USC has its own School of Accounting is amazing. Academically, USC has been my top choice for years. </p>
<p>Like what you said, I think I should do more research on UCLA’s biz/econ program. Like what kind of career-related program they offer, how their alumni network is, different classes i’ll have to take, and etc.</p>
<p>Research the quality and breadth of accounting classes at UCLA and compare that to USC. If you think that you won’t run out of accounting classes at UCLA, then definitely choose UCLA since you like it better and since it’s cheaper. If not, you’ll have to evaluate how much those extra accounting classes are worth to you.</p>
<p>terenc// I’m really interested in CAP (Career Advantage Program) and other career-related programs USC offers. I don’t know if there’s anything like this at UCLA. I heard that USC Marshall students have better job placement than UCLA biz/econ students… I know it varies on the students though.</p>
<p>Also, an admittedly selfish thing to consider: if your parents are willing to pay the full cost of USC or UCLA, and if by choosing UCLA they won’t “pay you the difference,” then there really is no direct financial incentive for you to pick UCLA over USC. There are still the social life factors to consider.</p>
<p>Also, I read that you go to CC in CA. Are you really not in-state?</p>
<p>To be more specific, I’m in-state until I turn 21, which is early 2013 for me. So If I decide to go to UCLA, i would get in-state tuition for, I’m guessing, two quarters? </p>
<p>And yes, choosing UCLA doesn’t mean I get that extra $10k.</p>