<p>My son was accepted at both SCU and LMU EA and while he is still waiting for RD at other universities, these two seem to have won his heart. The FA looks to be about the same for both, so $$ are not the issue. The fit is. I'd like to hear from SCU proponents as to why SCU. ;)</p>
<p>What’s his major?</p>
<p>my major is bio im hoping to get into scu :(</p>
<p>I would say it partly depends on his major. If he is pursing anything related to business or engineering, definitely go with Santa Clara University. Santa Clara’s undergraduate business program is ranked 35th in the nation and the engineering field is ranked higher, I believe. I myself am waiting on my letter from SCU as a transfer student. The reason why I want to attend SCU is because it has an incredible alumni network, which will definitely help out in the long run. SCU is is known for their alumni network and ease of job placement and internships after college. I cannot say I know a whole lot about LMU–two of my cousins recently graduated from LMU and they had wonderful things to say about the school. If your son intends on staying in the Silicon Valley after graduation, SCU is the way to go–the alumni network will really open doors for him. “Santa Clara University supports a notable alumni network of over 70,000 members; more than 50% of whom live and work in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.” Either way, both schools are great (but I say go with SCU! :] ).</p>
<p>My son will be an economics major regardless of where he goes. He just got word from UCSD yesterday that he’s been accepted. UCSD has a top economics program–one of the best in the country. Embarrassment of riches and he feels very fortunate to have these decisions to make.</p>
<p>UCSD and SCU are both great schools – but the undergrad experience is drastically different. SCU will offer small classes (usually under 30), a compact campus of less than 5000 students, and all the perks of a private education. UCSD will have giant auditorium classes, a sprawling campus, and 23000 students.</p>
<p>Be sure to visit both campuses, walk the grounds, check out the library and cafeteria, and the local surroundings. Be aware that at the UCs, developing one-on-one relationships with the professors is difficult whereas at SCU it is a feature of the school.</p>
<p>I am not knocking the UCs. My son is at Berkeley and loves it–but he is also a very independent kid who likes to figure out stuff on his own.</p>
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<p>I’ll second that. I have had an SCU alum explain to me one time that SCU will ‘hold your hand’ the entire way. Not in everything, of course, like not babying the student or anything - but certainly in the academic aspects. All the faculty and staff will be thoroughly engaged with students at SCU as opposed to seeming distant at a UC. Like it was mentioned, this usually doesn’t phase more independent students who tend to navigate the academic system easily on their own or with limited resources.</p>
<p>SCU vs UCSD for Computer Engineering? </p>
<p>Son has gotten accepted at UCSD, waiting on SCU. I would prefer him to go to a smaller college for almost the same price. We are OOS. </p>
<p>Comments welcome!</p>