<p>CPSLO is generally more selective (though selectivity at each varies by major), in a more rural area (with ocean and mountain activities not that far away), and probably more of a “college experience”. CPP is in more of an urban area and appears to have a much higher proportion of commuter students (50% of frosh living on campus, versus 97% for CPSLO).</p>
<p>CPP does have a four year graduation pledge plan (if you come in not needing remedial courses and follow your major’s course plan, they pledge to get you into the courses you need to graduate on time, though it is not obvious if this is really as much of an issue at CPP as typically feared), although its actual four year graduation rate is low.</p>
<p>You probably have to ask each school’s housing departments if vegan meal options beyond salad bars and fruit are readily available in the dining halls.</p>