2007-03-23 08:07:22 · 6 answers · asked by dodger805 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Both are very good, but generally speaking the UC system is considered more academically rigorous and more difficult to get into than the CSU system. CSU has some very weak links, but also some very good ones (CSU-LB comes to mind). UC has some very elite schools (Berkeley and UCLA come to mind). CSUs are also much more affordable. There are also some top-notch private schools in Cali: USC, Claremont and Stanford for example.
2007-03-23 08:15:58 · answer #1 · answered by USC MissingLink 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
UCs are more difficult than CSUs. Both in terms of admittance as well as academic rigor.
UCs do cost a good bit more (roughly 2 or 3 times more), but it's not like the UCs are really all that expensive. Not compared to a private school.
2007-03-23 08:21:35 · answer #2 · answered by Linkin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every school in the UC system is highly regarded, and all are selective. UC-Berkeley is rated as the top public university in the US for undergraduates. For graduate school, many consider it the best university in the world -- ahead of the Ivies.
Even the lowest rated of the UC schools (UC-Riverside) is highly regarded -- ranked #88 by US News & World Report. It ranks higher than schools like University of Missouri, University of Arizona and Auburn University.
On the other hand, not one of the CSU schools is considered selective nor are any of them prestigious.
If you can get into a UC school -- choose it over ANY CSU school.
2007-03-23 09:48:06 · answer #3 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2. yes it is a good idea 3. UC schools are interested in people who have had to overcome disadvantages in their lifetimes. They also look for people that are well rounded not just totally academic. 4. Join whatever you can in CC but if you have not played sports in HS then you probably would not make a team in CC (or Univ either) 5, You are talking about TAP programs. Yes your GPA would still matter but not as much as coming straight from HS. 6. CC courses are typically not as hard as Univ courses but a lot depends on each individual professor. 7. In a word yes. a great website for you to explore would be californiacolleges.edu
2016-03-29 01:12:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now! I think both are easy.Fees are going up. Also consider your grades and your major?
2007-03-23 09:51:22 · answer #5 · answered by loveablefun_intelligent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UC is harder and tougher to get into.....good luck!
2007-03-23 08:15:07 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋