<p>Hey people, I have a question to ask you all.</p>
<p>I'm in a community college preparing to transfer to either UCLA, UCB, or USC majoring in accounting/finance. I've heard a lot from people that private schools such as USC offer the best accounting programs. But the problem is that tuition rate on private schools such as USC is really expensive. With the additional 30% increase on UC tutitions, which makes it about 12 grand a year, which is better? Going to a UC, USC, or any private schools for that matter?</p>
<p>Second, in your opinion, does UCLA have a good business program? I know UC's don't have any accounting/fiance majors, only minors. I have to major in business and minor in accounting.</p>
<p>Have you looked at Cal Poly SLO? They have a well-regarded business/finance program, and the CSU system is considerably less expensive that the UCs or privates.</p>
<p>all of them are great schools and it just which campus you prefer, uc is probaly cheapest usc has a higher tution, but its a awesome school i love USC, USC also has a great business program in bus adm and accounting, good luck :)</p>
<p>Even with an increase of 30% to about $12,000/year for the UCs, that does not come close to USC’s $38,570/year tuition. If you will not qualify for financial aid, it seems an obvious choice - unless money is no object for you and your family.</p>
<p>First, realize that Ucla doest have undergrad business. And yes, having gone to a large public similar in caliber to ucla, (I’m now at USC) I can guarantee you that Private schools offer a superior education, especially in business givens its hands on nature and the necessity of personal attention, small class size, and funding. As far as which is cheaper, it’s ucla unless you are out of state (then USC is usually cheaper), so if you want to base your life on being frugal, and not on getting the best experience and education possible, then go to a public school. Otherwise, gl getting into USC.</p>
<p>Of course I’m going to advocate USC. ucla’s budget woes have not only impacted tuition, they’ve had to cut down on teaching staff and hours too, which means getting into the classes you need is much harder. I have never had issues reistering for the classes I wanted and needed at USC, which I’ve heard stories from friends at uc schools who are in nightmare situations because they cannot get into classes they need and are therefore falling behind.</p>
<p>And USC has accounting majors too, if you want to go that route.</p>
<p>Yes, it is more expensive, and since you’re in-state, that is quite a cost difference. It’s up to you to decide whether it’s worth it or not.</p>
<p>I think you might be stressing out too early by inquiring when you don’t really know the circumstances of your position. First find out if you get in, then compare financial aid packages, and the time you plan are expected to be there. UCLA may be cheaper, but will you end up having to stay a 3rd year? USC might make it affordable to attend or bring the cost of attendance close to UCLA’s
Look at Claremont McKenna as well. If you can get in they have both accounting and finance concentrations, and they’re well regarded for it.</p>