<p>is it true?
that's all i've been hearing from people when i tell them i'm applying to USC. how are the people who go there - are they all rich and snobby? i'm not that well off myself.. i kind of feel as if i wouldn't be "rich enough" to go there.
what do you guys think?</p>
<p>It is a fairly affluent school. You'll find a lot of kids from OC, Beverly Hills, Palos Verdes, etc. at USC. Is it snobby? I'd be lying if I said it wasn't. There are definitely rich people here that are snobby and stuck up, but there are also a lot of rich kids that are down to earth. Don't let the stereotype be a deterrent for your decision, there are more people that are just cool and laid back than ones that fit the "spoiled children" stigma.</p>
<p>I half-way agree with afterhours. There certainly are rich people, and there certainly are some people that are snobby (regardless of the amount of money they have.) But there are also a lot of normal, and even less affluent people that attend USC. The reason is that USC has a really, really large endowment (in the billions) and gives out lots of financial aid, more than most colleges public or private. </p>
<p>Mainly, when I hear people say that USC is the university of spoiled children, all I can assume is that they are jealous. Trojans take care of each other--it's the trojan family way. Those that are rich and become presidants of whatever corporation made their family rich often solely hire fellow trojans to fill spots within the comapny. And it would be more correct to call it the "University of Success after Commencement" because USC grads become EXTREMELY successful, mainly because we take care of each other. Want proof? Drive around LA and look at the license plate holders of the cars around you--the really nice cars are almost all USC alumni. </p>
<p>USC has 20,000+ students. So naturally, you can't classify all of them as one thing or another.</p>
<p>"Want proof? Drive around LA and look at the license plate holders of the cars around you--the really nice cars are almost all USC alumni."</p>
<p>It's almost ubiquitous in CA. We see it as a pride thing, other people see it as a flaunting and materialism.</p>
<p>You're going to hear this acronym a lot, undecided87. It is the favorite amongst people who put down USC. Basically, it is outdated. Sure, there are a lot of rich students here. Sure, some of them are snobby. You will find this at ANY school, anywere, whether it's Harvard, or the local community college. Most of the students, however, are friendly and smart. Basically you'll find a student body that is immensely proud and in love with their school, and who find a balance between studying and having fun (whatever that may be). No matter what your interests, you will find people here like you.</p>
<p>thanks a lot everyone! ur posts really helped a lot.. i'm from the easy coast, so the west coast seems like a whole different world to me</p>
<p>I went to UCLA for undergrad and USC for grad school. In case you dont know, these schools are rivals. Anyway, to answer your question, yes there are rich people at USC. Honestly though, I dont think there are any more rich people per capia than at UCLA. I think the number of poor students per capita are pretty much equal as well. I have heard from a number of people (but I have never read it myself) that the mean family income of UCLA students is actually higher than that of USC students. Since you are from the East Coast I dont think you should worry. I'm sure the Ivy League is much worse than USC. </p>
<p>To be honest, it is my opinion that UCLA students tend to act more "Hollywood" (even if they are not) while USC students seem to act more "Ghetto" (even if they are not). In short, it is not as snobby as people say. Not at all!! </p>
<p>What does everyone else think about the comparisons?</p>
<p>If I had to break down the two schools into percentages it'd be something like this:</p>
<p>UCLA:</p>
<p>Rich: 5%
Upper-class: 20%
Middle-class: 65%
Lower-class: 10%</p>
<p>USC:</p>
<p>Rich: 15%
Upper-class: 25%
Middle-class: 45%
Lower-class: 15%</p>
<p>Middle class students tend to head to the UC's because their income level doesn't allow them to receive enough financial aid to attend an expensive private school.</p>
<p>@afterhours - so true about driving around haha, just yesterday i saw a rolls royce with a USC plate :)</p>
<p>Wow, a thread from six years ago…</p>