<p>USC cost $42,461 + living fees
Cal State Fullerton cost me around 10k. Plus I live right by there.</p>
<p>USC probably will cost 6x as much as CSUF. Which one is a better choice? I want to land a job at one of the big 4.</p>
<p>Franks,</p>
<p>let’s see. for those who know nothing about rankings or prestige, the first two statements of your post sound like no brainers when comparing usc and csuf, right? </p>
<p>however, you obviously started this thread for a reason, so let me tell you this:
if you know how to network well, usc is worth the extra money. on the other hand, if you don’t, you’re still going to have a great time there as a student and eventually an alumnus. it would just be a little harder to justify the extra cost.</p>
<p>landing a job at big 4 is mostly based on your gpa and interview skills. if you do relatively well at both, you can expect to get in anyway. sometimes, the real difference in alumni network kicks in a few years after you graduate (ie: after your first job). i think this is very important to take into consideration as well when deciding which school to go to.</p>
<p>i know absolutely nothing about CSUF, but i have had extensive interaction with Big 4 through USC.</p>
<p>if you go to usc, you have a decent gpa, and you have some semblance of social skills, you will most likely get a position with the big 4. the leventhal alumni network within big 4 is massive compared to the usc alumni network in general. partners at big 4 who are leventhal alumni are generally the most involved in recruiting, AND they will be the ones making the decisions about who gets hired. there are countless events throughout the year and even throughout the summer for you to get to know these alumni. all you have to do is show up and be prepared to meet people.</p>