So, which college is the better choice?

[TomServo]

I applied and have been admitted to Cal Poly Pomona and Cal State Fullerton. A lot of my friends are going to Cal Poly, but I'm quite sure if I'm making the right choice by going there. A lot of people tell me that Poly is only good for engineering and stuff (and I want to keep my options open). On the other hand, they have nothing but good things to say about Fullerton. I recently visited the Fullerton campus and had an enjoyable time. So which one would be the better choice? Help me out here.

[ArmoBarbi]

Why dont you find out how they are ranked nationally (especially in your areas of concentration)

[TomServo]

Where would I find that information?

[Anonymouse]

Why go to a Cal State is my query? I'd pick Pomona over Fullerton. Just because they have an emphasis on Engineering should not mean that you can't or shouldn't go there, or that you won't benefit. The choice is yours, I guess you live within the area of both schools. If you could you should apply to USC, UCLA, or San Diego.

[ArmoBarbi]

I dont know where to get the info actually, but I know for sure there are like top 100 lists and such. Maybe the schools can give you their ratings? Also you mentioned campuses, think about which you will enjoy more.

[loseyourname]

If you want to keep your options open, which presumably means some kind of a liberal arts education, Fullerton is probably the better place for you. Pomona is a technical school without the emphasis on a broad education. If you want breadth, go to the school that gives you that.

[loseyourname]

Forget the top 100 lists. Both schools are ranked high enough. The rankings are mostly based on how much money the school has, which is about equal for all schools in the Cal State system. Department rankings are not relevant as you don't seem to know what you want to study. Check out the core requirements for each school, what majors they offer, and use those data to make your decision. If it makes a difference, sports and women are better at Fullerton.

[Anonymouse]

Forget the top 100 lists. Both schools are ranked high enough. The rankings are mostly based on how much money the school has, which is about equal for all schools in the Cal State system. Department rankings are not relevant as you don't seem to know what you want to study. Check out the core requirements for each school, what majors they offer, and use those data to make your decision. If it makes a difference, sports and women are better at Fullerton.

Don't listen to loseyourname, he is wrong.

[TomServo]

I'm torn. Now I must consult Oda Mae Brown on this matter.

[Anonymouse]

Zoltar is better.