Why are 3 universities located across the street from each other?

Question

CSUF is on State College Blvd.
Western University College of Law is across the street on State College Blvd.
Hope International University is across the street on Nutwood Ave.
How did it come about all of them border each other on each side? CSUF was first in 1957. Why did the other schools build so close? Was there not enough room somewhere else in Fullerton or North OC? Does anyone know why? Please help.

I am not complaining. Just interested and a little curious.

Answer 1

This is true in a lot of locations - I'm thinking of the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University campuses which run into one another, Fairleigh Dickinson and Drew across the street from one another, etc. Some of it may have to do with sharing of facilities (I read recently that 3 universities in Chicago just built a shared dorm, which tells you how close they are to one another too!) or services for college students, faculty, and staff. It allows for a university district, which creates a certain atmosphere. It also may be that at the time the universities started up, the towns were smaller and this was where they could buy affordable land. In the case you mention, neither Western University Law School or Hope International has a very strong reputation, so it may be that they hoped that CSUF's reputation would somehow rub off on them or that people would assume that they were a part of CSUF! I don't think that is the case, though, in some of the other situations I mentioned. By the way, I'm another LB girl (Wilson High School graduate from long ago).

Answer 2

There are many schools all across the country that are within walking steps of the others. Most times, these schools have a partnership and it allows students to broaden their horizons. One school may be known for something that the other is either lacking or dragging behind in. Students can take classes at another university that may not be offered at their own. In the end, they will graduate from one school, but they would have experienced so much more.

Answer 3

Is it possible that each school offers programs that the other schools don't have. Also what is the economic requirements of the schools. Maybe one is private and the others are state? I live in a city that has 5 schools! Yale, Southern Connecticut State U, Gateway Community, Albertus Magnas, and U of New Haven, and I can say that each school has something different to offer the residents of the area! Yes, there are some programs that they all share, but obviously we are not all smart enough to go to Yale, or there are some residents who can only afford the community college. See how have a variety of schools in one region could be beneficial to the residence in those area's!

Answer 4

Nice to have so many collages so close to each other. There can be lots of intercollage sports and debates and activites and you guys can have lots more friends. Enjoy be happy. Think positive.