<p>Got accepted to Univ of Denver and Santa Clara Univ. Going for business. Does anyone know which school is regarded as better for learning and job placement after graduation? Any thoughts on either of these schools - not too many posts on them.</p>
<p>Here's a review of both colleges from The Princeton Review. Read them and think about which college you'd fit in at most. Good Luck!</p>
<p>Santa Clara University</p>
<p>"Santa Clara University is a small Jesuit institution that “teaches Catholic values and strives for global solidarity” while offering “a great academic program that stresses the development of critical thinking” and real-world application of classroom lessons. Here the Jesuit ideals of broad education and “conscience, compassion, and community” are stressed not only through a thorough core curriculum (which “develops better-rounded students who are more aware of the world around them”) but also through “a large emphasis on immersion trips and getting students to volunteer and to go out into the community.” Science, business, and engineering are the school’s academic fortes, although students identify many other strong points: Art history, English, mathematics, and communications all have their boosters. SCU operates on a quarter system that “is very fast paced.” For some it means “constantly worrying about the next midterm, final, or paper that’s due,” resulting in “chronic stress.” Others, however, “love having classes for ten weeks, plus one week of finals,” describing it as “a short enough time that you don’t get sick of a course” but long enough to “really develop a relationship with your professor.” As one student explains, “The engineering program is notoriously difficult and has a reputation for losing eager freshman to easier majors such as communications or sociology. Other programs are extremely challenging” but manageable. In all areas, the school’s small size “fosters an excellent community and strong access to and interaction with faculty.” An added bonus: “Professional placement in the Bay Area is extraordinary.”
"“The typical student at Santa Clara is probably from an upper-middle class family,” making the student body “somewhat homogenous in terms of economic background, but that is expected since it is a private school in California.” Writes one student, “My one problem with Santa Clara is that we have a very limited demographic. The people here are the people who can pay to be here. There are different, atypical people here; you just have to look slightly harder to find them.” SCU undergrads typically “work hard and are intelligent, but know how to have fun and go out. They have balance in their lives” and are “outgoing and very involved in clubs and organizations.” They tend to be “relatively conservative and success-oriented.”"
"“There are two categories of students” at SCU: “the drinkers and the thinkers.” In both camps, “most are very academic and stay in and study during the week,” but the former are more likely on weekends to “hit the parties or visit San Francisco. Everyone needs a break sometime!” The latter tend to be “very busy pursuing their careers” through internships, workshops, and interest-related clubs. The party scene typically revs up on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. “House parties off campus are a really fun way for everyone to interact” and represent the party venue of choice. Partying is hardly the only leisure alternative, however; as one student explains, “What most students do for fun depends on the person. Many find fun in staying in their dorm playing video games with friends, while others enjoy going to the handful of local bars that cater to SCU students. Also, the Activities Planning Board has concerts and comedy shows…that students can attend for ridiculously cheap prices.” Many here are athletically inclined; for spectators, “Basketball season is when our student fan group is most active, and a lot of students come out for the men’s games. Our volleyball and soccer teams pull a good amount of fans in the fall.” Because SCU “is located right next to a Cal Train station; a weekend trip to San Francisco is affordable and fun!” Many take advantage of the opportunity."</p>
<p>University Of Denver</p>
<p>"A little under half of the University of Denver’s (DU) undergraduates pursue degrees in business. This pre-MBA focus contributes substantially to the university’s overall character. Students are, for the most part, diligent workers focused on obtaining a successful career. That’s not to suggest that students pursuing majors other than business receive the short shrift at DU. The university also excels in pre-law studies, music, and communications. In fact, students brag that “there is ample funding for all the departments at DU, and therefore undergrads have incredible opportunities to pursue serious academic projects. A dedicated student can get an education equal to that of a student at any top university.” While there’s a wide range of opinions regarding the workload—some students describe it as “intense,” others find it “super easy”—most agree that “the fact that the school is small benefits everyone. Teachers and students form relationships and work together when in the classroom. Teachers also meet students at The Pub (the on-campus restaurant) for study sessions.” Students tell us DU “makes it easy and affordable for anyone to study abroad.”
"Students say DU is the “perfect size to meet new people all the time, but [also] to run into people you know every time you walk across campus.” At a school where “Everyone is friendly” and “smile[s] at each other walking to class,” undergrads feel this is a boon to their overall experience. While students report a noticeable contingent of undergrads “from affluent backgrounds [who are] trendy and party a lot,” they also tell us there are “many students [who] are more interested in academics [and] other areas of student life. These students are also quite easy to find, and fit in just as well.” Intellectual interests at DU tend to be “very career- and goal-oriented.” One student wryly notes that DU is not the place to find students who “go to coffee shops to discuss Kafka or talk politics in the dining hall.” The university does, however, have a considerable jock population. Students “enjoy being outdoors (anything from a snowball fight to a marathon run to speed skiing)” and “like to work out [and] participate in athletics.”
"The University of Denver offers “tons of different organizations to participate in. DU Programs Board, the Greek system, DU Alpine Club, and Student Government are just a few of the on-campus activities offered.” Unfortunately, most of these activities do not inspire the majority of undergraduates. “In the winter, the campus empties out on the weekends as students head to the mountains to ski and [snow]board,” undergrads report. Students also frequent the “nearby Cherry Creek district for dinner and a movie.” Because “The campus is officially dry,” a good amount of drinking occurs off campus, frequently at the “great neighborhood bars located one to three blocks from campus.” Students always return to campus for sporting events, however, especially for games featuring “the great hockey team,” which won the NCAA championship in 2004 and 2005. Students also love to take advantage of the Ritchie Center, “a great sports facility [for working out] that is gorgeous and free to students.” As one undergraduate puts it, “With a stunning campus and 300 days of sunshine in Denver, you can’t go wrong!”"</p>
<p>Do you want to stay in cali or colorado...I would choose denver because i just love the city and UD has a pretty good business program.
Santa clara is a good school...but i don't like the location as much as UD.</p>
<p>I'm going to have to agree with etcheverry. Have you visited the school or seen the city? Close to the city, but not too close. It's a beautiful campus in a really nice part of town.</p>