CalTech vs CalPoly?

HImom
Tue, 05 Dec 2006 13:05:04 +0000

CalTech is also very small & in Pasadena. It’s about as tough to get into as MIT & there are quite a few students who apply to both schools. There is a “friendly rivalry” between the two schools, where the do geek pranks on one another.
Santa Clara University is another school that has a good engineering program & good internship opportunities, especially due to its location in/near Silicon Valley.
Both CalTech and Santa Clara U are smaller private schools & would cost more than in-state publics for CA residents (unless you get merit or need-based aid).