<p>At least they go to a four year institution. Last time I checked its a lot better to go to a CSU than a CC.</p>
<p>Not in this lifetime buddy...</p>
<p>My boss' daughter graduated from CSULA accounting, and now she owns a Benz a few years after graduation. I don't think CSU is that bad. It all depends on your major and direction.</p>
<p>CSULA's accounting program is excellent. I am sure it could be more competitive than UC's Econ when students are finding a job in a business related field. More employers tend to seek graduates with major, minor, or even courses in accounting, auditing.</p>
<p>now she owns a Benz </p>
<p>you mean she leases/makes car payments? i doubt she payed cash outright for it.</p>
<p>dont feel special because technically you took the easier path.</p>
<p>so, working full time and doing college level work is easier than going to high school while living with your parents and not having to work while doing high school level classes?</p>
<p>I drive a 55k car....and im still in CC..Doesn't mean crap! </p>
<p>If CSU's are on par with UC'S why hasn't the legislature figured that out yet and raised CSU tuiton so that it equals the UC system's??</p>
<p>And lets not forget eligibility requirements.. Im pretty sure its alot easier to get into the average CSU than UC.</p>
<p>ijflexi, you are wayyyy off. It seems that you just don't understand the purpose of the CSU system or who it serves (such as why the tuition is lower, etc.). They are different systems with different philosophies, approaches, purposes, etc., etc. With all things considered, they shouldn't be compared to one another. You can choose the system that is best for you, but it's wrong to denigrate those who chose the other one.</p>
<p>people who pick CSU when they can go to UC are retarded.</p>
<p>end of story.</p>
<p>you guys are all idiots</p>
<p>cal state = more hands on...
UC = theoretical research....cal states doesn't offer PhD</p>
<p>this doesn't mean that cal states are worthless....Cal Poly SLO can take head on any of the mid-tier UCs....UCI, UCD, UCSB etc.</p>
<p>they are 3/4th tier schools</p>
<p>lame</p>
<p>We could create a long list of why a student would pick a CSU over a UC.</p>
<p>And not so, funnyguy. CSUs are not compared to UCs in rankings--UCs are national universities; CSUs are "Master's Universities."</p>
<p>Who did I denigrate? </p>
<p>Gabe, use all of the logic, and problem solving skills you learned the last 2 years and explain to me why the CSU system charges roughly half of what the UC system charges..</p>
<p>You are right that they are different systems, with different philosophies etc.. But if I remember correctly the posters question was asking which school would give him a better chance at a higher salary..and I don't know anyone who would dispute the notion that although probably a minor consideration, having an undergrad degree from a UC school is going to give such graduate a higher likelihood of earning a better starting salary.</p>
<p>We could create a long list of why a student would pick a CSU over a UC.</p>
<p>then why didn't you?</p>
<p>"Gabe, use all of the logic, and problem solving skills you learned the last 2 years and explain to me why the CSU system charges roughly half of what the UC system charges.."</p>
<p>Ideally the UC system would charge what the CSU system charges. We are talking about PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES. These are not private schools; they are not meant to charge how much the degree may be worth...</p>
<p>I'm really, really sick and tired of hearing people almost encourage the UCs to become more like privates, such as admitting fewer people, etc.</p>
<p>behaved..there are alot of reasons someone might choose a CSU over a UC, but I doubt the reason is because they are hoping to make more money!!</p>
<p>Gabe you didnt answer my question, come on Mr. deductive logician.. my question wasnt why do UC's charge what they do, but rather why do CSU's charge what they do..</p>
<p>Here are some possiblities:</p>
<p>1) Location--they want to stay within their local community--ALSO, in the case of Sacramento State, etc. the location has even more importance.
2) Jobs--they have a full-time job but would like to still get a degree.
3) Reentry students--connected to 1 and 2.
4) BA students in majors like accounting--better job prospects within the community when getting an accounting BA versus liberal arts degree from a distant UC.
5) Social Environment--students who prefer a social environment like that at SDSU.
6) Practical approach--students who prefer a practical approach in their education, a more vocational focus.
7) DEGREE--students who would otherwise not attain a BA can be brought into the CSU system.</p>
<p>For even more reasons, the CSU makes a lot of sense for a lot of students.</p>
<p>well, the only thing that makes csu better than uc are the hotter, dumber, easy-to-get-into-their-pants hotties.</p>
<p>ya feel me?</p>
<p>"Gabe you didnt answer my question, come on Mr. deductive logician.. my question wasnt why do UC's charge what they do, but rather why do CSU's charge what they do.."</p>
<p>I would need to look into more information to prove a useful answer. My guess is that CSUs are meant to bring many into education (who would not get involved otherwise, or who may enroll in things like the University of Phoenix), and low prices are very important to that goal.</p>
<p>I would also say it probably costs quite a bit less to run a typical CSU, which has fewer programs (MASTERS not PHDS) and has administrators and professors who require less of a paycheck.</p>
<p>because the professors are lame</p>
<p>i mean, it's not like they went to harvard like the professors at berkeley and ucla.</p>
<p>And of course, with that you will get the arguments about how UCs have great professors, but the ability to actually learn and engage with them is limited--they are focused on research, says that argument.</p>