<p>Last year of high school! And it has come down to these two schools and I cant decide which is the better choice. Though i have no experience in the field of architecture, i feel fairly confident this is what i want to pursue, but leaving an open mind to other majors (so any comments/opinions on the architecture major and profession would be appreciated as well!).</p>
<p>As for the UO: I will be undeclared as a freshman but with an intent to major in their 5 year archi program. (meaning it will take a min. of 6 years to graduate if i pursue archi, or i am free to pursue another major if archi is not my thing). Also, I will have to pay out of state tuition and even with a small scholarship, the fees are my biggest concern. The benefits are that I did also get admitted into its honors program and will look forward to a change of pace and environment. </p>
<p>Cal Poly Pomona: is loads cheaper and i live close by (which can be a pro and con) though im not into the commuter campus environment. Also, I have been admitted into their architecture program as an incoming freshman. Though if i do not pursue architecture i heard this is pretty much an engineering campus limiting other major opportunities.</p>
<p>So far, i find that these two architecture programs are similar and though UO will be gorgeous, pomona has a much more reasonable price tag. Your comments/input will be appreciated! Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Hey Im considering Cal Poly Pomona for architecture too! I actually went on a tour a few days ago, Friday. From what the tour guide said, architecture is Pomona’s most difficult program to get into. Engineering makes up around 25% of the people there, but thats not everything; they have other majors too. </p>
<p>I think going on the tour definitely changed my perspective of the school. For me, its either Pomona or USC, Pomona being much, much cheaper. I don’t really like that its mostly a commuter school either, but I like the campus and it doesnt really feel like Im in LA. I dont know that much about Oregon, sorry! Tell me where you decide to go in the end</p>
<p>As far as the architecture programs, they are both about the same. So similar that they both ranked as one of the top three programs in sustainable design in the nation and Christine Theodoropoulos, head of the U of O program taught for several years at Cal Poly Pomona. U of O is a much better overall university, so if you’re undecided, it may be better, but at the out of state price, couldn’t you just go to UCI? If you’re set on architecture, I don’t think there’s much difference other than the fact that Los Angeles is in the forefront of architectural design and there’s a lot to learn by just being there. Cal Poly Pomona owns the Neutra House, which you’ll learn, is a marvel of modern design. On the other hand, there’s not much architecture to see in Eugene and not too many practicing architects. </p>
<p>Cal Poly Pomona! That’s were I’m heading off this coming Fall. LA studios and the beautiful Southern California architectural styles and weather. You can go to symposiums to USC, UCLA or Sci-Arch and come back to school. Plus, at $4,500/year it’s arguably the best deal in higher education (remember it’s a professional degree). Heck, you can probably make money from your grants and scholarships.</p>
<p>U of O and CPP share the Cavin Fellowship which is a $10,000 traveling award for graduates from either school. Brooks Cavin tought at CPP and this years winner is from Pomona.</p>
<p>hey einnob, i have decided to go to cal poly pomona! The tour really helped put the school into perspective for me and just getting a better idea about their architecture program. So yeah, let me know if you decide to go there as well.</p>