<p>I haven’t visited USC because it’s across the nation, but I can promise that LA is far more interactive and lively than Blacksburg, Virginia. Blacksburg is alright, but LA pretty much has every opportunity you could want as an undergraduate student. I am surprised that VT is cheaper. That 28k figure is including room and board? Did you get a grant or scholarship? Plus, you have to keep in mind that you will be paying hefty travel costs every time you want to go home. Still, VT is a good option, but I can’t imagine choosing it over USC as a California resident. To each his own.</p>