<p>I have to decide between University of Southern California (USC) and Santa Clara (SCU) to attend next year as a transfer student. My major is mechanical engineering.</p>
<p>I am wondering on opinions from students etc on what they think from a student perspective (I couldn't care less about USNews rankings etc.). Fortunately the money difference is not an issue for me.</p>
<p>*I like Santa Clara because it is an hour from home, right in the Silicon Valley. I want to live in the Bay Area and so far I hear they are pretty good for jobs in the Valley. It is also a lot smaller so I believe I would get to know my teachers more. The people seemed very chill when I visited.</p>
<p>*USC has the prestigious name over Santa Clara and seems to have a lot more money for research and a bigger program as far as classes offered. However, I am not a frat/greek guy and I hear USC revolves around that and is a frat school. I love the school spirit at USC as well as sports.</p>
<p>******Bottom line: I am unsure if USC is more theoretical or hands on? Both schools seem to have a good alumni network. Which do you think is better if I am aiming for a Engineering Job for the Bay Area? Does Santa Clara's program even compare to USC Viterbi Engineering?</p>
<p>Thank you very much for any responses/opinions! :)</p>