<p>My child has narrowed down his college choice to two schools: Tulane University and University of San Diego. Any thoughts from parents of students who attend these schools? He is having a hard time deciding.</p>
<p>USD Mom here:
Has he visited both?
What does he want to study?
Where are you located?</p>
<p>The weather definitely favors USD.</p>
<p>I haven’t been to Tulane so I cannot compare campuses. There is no contiguous off-campus community at USD. A car is needed to live off campus in upper years.</p>
<p>We are from the northeast. He has visited both campuses and wants to study business.</p>
<p>USD has the higher Business Week rank for undergraduate programs, if that matters to you.</p>
<p>Both business programs are accredited by the AACSB, but only USD has the accounting accreditation.</p>
<p>But also look at ease of travel from your location. How easy is it to get direct flights, or a favorite (SW?) airline. Any family or family friends in either area?</p>
<p>Weather in San Diego vs weather in New Orleans…a no brainer. I am a San Diego State grad and will just comment on how much I enjoyed my time in that part of the country. And USD is beautiful!
Is there any scholarship $ involved? That could be a tipping point.</p>
<p>Apparently the San Diego weather lovers (and I am one) haven’t been to New Orleans in the fabulous winter and spring months :). Weather is a plus point for both campuses.</p>
<p>How much does the access to city life, participating in the community service/ongoing renaissance in New Orleans factor into his interests? In my experience, Tulane students really feel a part of their city in a way that doesn’t happen as much at other schools. No need for a car there to be part of all that is going on.</p>
<p>Two nice choices.</p>
<p>I live in New Orleans. I’ve been to San Diego. Take University of San Diego.</p>
<p>LOL. I live most of the year in San Diego. I’ve been to New Orleans (S attended Tulane until his major was eliminated after Katrina).</p>
<p>I’d take Tulane, without question.</p>
<p>Different strokes.</p>
<p>I don’t know anything about USD, but I’m just going to say that I was very impressed by Tulane when I visited. Has he visited both schools?</p>
<p>Tulane is more of a big time school . USD more sheltered. As a mom, I 'd prefer my child at USD. A much more nurturing environment to me.</p>
<p>Dear abcdpqu,
My son also has to decide between Tulane and U. of San Diego. We visited Tulane last weekend and USD two weeks ago. He wants to study political science, loves music and art (great in New Orleans), and also loves California and skateboarding. They are both great schools and he probably can’t go wrong with either one.</p>
<p>Which one did you decide upon? Do you have any advice for someone in the same position one year after you?
Thanks for any help or comments!
Best regards,
NashDad</p>