<p>PIERCE COLLEGE vs SANTA MONICA COLLEGE... which is better? which do you recommend? pros/cons? feedback? a better community college in los angeles?
Thanks</p>
<p>Los Angeles City College...lol</p>
<p>I studied at both (Pierce, however, was my primary campus) so I can offer some perspective. A lot depends on where you're living. If you want to live in the San Fernando Valley (though I can't imagine why) then Pierce is one of the best options. However, if you live in West LA or Santa Monica, then SMC is a great option. I'd say that for overall program strength, SMC is probably the better campus. However, Pierce has a neat little community, and a lot of the faculty-- though many are less lettered than their SMC counterparts- are devoted educators.</p>
<p>First, however, is the question of living arrangements. Where will you be living?</p>