<p>Hi everyone!
I'm currently studying in a community college in L.A and I'm trying to decide on a university to transfer to. I plan to major in either Mass Communication or Public Relations and I know that both USC and UCLA have good Communication Schools, but can anyone tell me which is better?
Thanks!</p>
<p>Isn’t UCLA 1/10th the cost of USC? Unless you are getting a full ride to either school or cost doesn’t matter to you, I’d go for the cheaper of the two.</p>
<p>They’re both great schools.</p>
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That might be a bit of an exaggeration. Assuming NO financial aid, USC’s approximate cost of attendance this year is ~$55,500 while UCLA’s is ~$30,000, meaning that a more accurate estimate would be that UCLA is a bit more than 1/2 the cost of USC. That is still a very significant savings for those without financial aid, but not nearly a 90% savings.</p>
<p>Both universities offer financial aid and need-blind admission, so some students will find that after financial aid is applied the costs turn out to be similar. Careful estimates using both CSS/Profile institutional method calculators (for USC) and the FAFSA Forecaster (for UCLA) will help applicants understand what they might expect in financial aid at each university.</p>
<p>I’m not from the SoCal area and had not looked into USC vs UCLA tuition rates in a long time. Many moons ago when I was looking into film schools, there was quite a difference between UCLA as a CA resident and USC as a private school. I’m not a CA resident, so it would not have mattered much to me.</p>
<p>Back in the mid 1990’s there was quite a difference. CA state schools were very cheap from what I remember, while USC was quite expensive. But it looks like the gap has been closed, with UCLA being $11k for tuition (CA resident) and USC being $19k for tuition. Looks like the CA budget issues have finally caught up with higher education in the state.</p>
<p>Thanks alamemom and OminousRun!
The tuition doesn’t make a difference to me 'cause I’m an international student. So, other than in terms of financials, which college’s school of communication is better?
Plus, I heard that in UCLA only juniors are allowed to apply to the school of communication, provided that they fulfill some preresquisites…is that true?</p>
<p>I have a similar question the one above ^</p>
<p>How does it actually work at UCLA? Do you apply to the general College of Arts and Sciences and then transfer to the school of communication once you declare your major at the end of sophomore year or do u directly apply to that specific school?</p>
<p>Please help~~~ Anyone?</p>
<p>You need to check with the programs in each school. Several schools have closed majors, where you have to apply to the program going into your Jr year of school. It depends on the school/major/department. Try looking up the curriculum/requirements for each major at each school, that will give you a better understanding.</p>