Usc vs UCLA

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<p>Im sure this conversation has been started time after time on this board discussing USC and UCLA </p>

<p>As of right now, I like USC more than UCLA in almost every aspect besides the cost and the location of the campus, which are two pretty big factors. </p>

<p>Is there any one who thinks that paying the extra money to go to USC is worth it?? I know this is the UC transfer board so most everyone is trying to go to a UC but ive seen many of you who also applied to USC</p>

<p>So which school do you like better, and why?</p>

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<p>OK I will start =]</p>

<p>PROS:
USC: 1. Better greek life than UCLA
2. Smaller classes and a bit easier than UCLA
3. More school spirit than UCLA
4. great for career networking.</p>

<p>UCLA: 1. More prestige
2. Beautiful campus near Beverly Hills and where all the celebrities live
3. Better known for smart people
4. Cheaper</p>

<p>*** i know this may be wrong but this is my opinion and I will be happy if I get accepted to any of these two schools</p>

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<p>I’ve already decided I would go to USC over UCLA anyday. I’m applying to the School of Policy, Planning and Development which is much more suited to what I want to do than just straight political science major. If only I could actually afford it though.</p>

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<p>Some reasons why i like usc better:</p>

<p>1) smaller undergrad 16k compared to ucla 26k (approx)
2) USC football seems like a fun experience to have a stadium within walking distance
3) I feel like at UCLA there are more people commuting and at USC more people are on campus because the neighborhood is bad around it</p>

<p>I like ucla because:</p>

<p>1) CCC is geared more to UC’s so i might need less classes at UCLA than USC
2) Westwood, and westwood village is beautiful and amazing
3) It is significantly cheaper with just as much ( if not more) prestige.</p>

<p>Correct me if im wrong on anything, or add to the list</p>

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<p>Does anyone else think the USC transfer “core requirements” suck? (Western/Global Cultures and Traditions, etc). The specific classes they make you take are keeping me from making USC a possible university to transfer to. UCLA on the other hand uses IGETC which is very nice because it includes a comprehensive selection.</p>

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<p>are you attending de anza? the core requirements consist of a number of courses, so you can pick and choose (many of which are rly easy, e.g., american indian religions and philosophical thought, cultural anthrop, etc) so fulfilling them should be a breeze</p>

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<p>i’m pretty positive that UCLA does have more prestige than USC. but as both have plenty, that should be a huge factor.</p>

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<p>If you like blonds, go to USC. Seriously, every other girl there is amazing. If I could afford it, I would go to USC-not for those reasons alone :). If you cannot afford USC-be honest- go to UCLA, you’ll have a better experience.</p>

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<p>its really a tough one… it seems like usc would have a better experience but only if u can afford it…</p>

<p>so heres the next question…how much financial aid would u need from USC to choose it over ucla…if usc was 5k more a year i would definitely choose it over ucla</p>

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<p>I was originally planning to apply to both schools, since both of them have a great Japanese language program. However, earlier this year, I found out that USC will not accept my Japanese language classes because I took them at my community college BEFORE high school graduation. My first reaction was… So? The classes were taken at a college (the same college I attend now, in fact) and are completely transferable courses. Not sure why they have such a very odd rule… if the class was taken at a college, then it shouldn’t matter. I don’t think any of the UCs enforce such a thing. </p>

<p>After I spoke with them, they told me that I could place into a higher level Japanese class if I’m admitted to USC by taking a Placement Test (which I’m not worried about) but that the 20 units of Japanese I took will not count. So, I would probably be admitted as a college sophomore, while UCLA would accept me as a junior. </p>

<p>Anyways, I’ve decided to only apply to UCLA. Unlike USC, UCLA doesn’t have an odd rule about accepting classes like I mentioned above, and like others have said, it’s always cheaper. I did want to go to USC, but there’s always graduate school. But they’re both great schools, without a doubt.</p>

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<p>It really depends on a specific program. Film school is better at USC, biology is better at UCLA, etc.</p>

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<p>this one is easy</p>

<p>USC:

  1. Hotter girls
  2. Better football
  3. Business program (undergrad)</p>

<p>UCLA:

  1. Better bball
  2. safer area</p>
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<p>usc bball is better this year lol but ucla will bounce back. </p>

<p>i think usc is more diverse, also. I love both schools, i really dont know how I would decide if i got into both</p>

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<p>Usc >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ucla</p>

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<p>No one can justify spending an extra 70k for a slightly better college experience. That’s wishful thinking and very foolish.</p>

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<p>This thread exists in some type of bizzaro world. The rankings by department seem to favor UCLA in every category.</p>

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<p>^ It’s the UC Transfer section of college confidential. Don’t be surprised by false rankings.</p>

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<p>how many of you have taken for language in HS for UC’s? I never want to take a spanish class again, and im under the impression that I would need to take a foreign language if I went to USC but not UCLA</p>