<p>Both school are great. Cal Poly SLO ranks 3rd nationally and fist in the western region for architecture. Here are a couple of the links:
[Architecture</a> Program Ranking - Architecture Department - Cal Poly](<a href=“http://www.arch.calpoly.edu/prospective/ranking-2010.html]Architecture”>http://www.arch.calpoly.edu/prospective/ranking-2010.html) [Cal</a> Poly Architecture, Design Programs Earn Top Honors Again from DesignIntelligence](<a href=“http://www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu/news_releases/2011/November/designintelligence.html]Cal”>http://www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu/news_releases/2011/November/designintelligence.html)</p>
<p>SLO is among the best in the entire country. Not sure about Pomona, but I am sure that it is no slouch. Apply to both and hope for the best!</p>