<p>I was very surprised that UCLA was only one rank higher than USC, which I thought was not even comparable to UCLA. Does anyone have any reasons for why the rankings are how they are?</p>
<p>Rankings heavily based on alumni and faculty, and USC has more money and involvement. Also, I admit, USC is very comparable to UCLA. However, UCLA still beats them in tuition, location, and to some degree academics. I say that as a neutral observer not as a Bruin.</p>
<p>hasn't this topic been beaten to death already?</p>
<p>troll troll troll your boat</p>
<p>um, i'll refrain myself from replying. :)</p>
<p>usc...no comment</p>