Quick, Cal Poly SLO or UCDavis?

AKShockwave
Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:59:53 +0000

So I’m applying to colleges and have decided to apply to either Cal Poly SLO or UCDavis. Not both. I’m having trouble deciding which one I should apply to. I’m planning on a major in Computer Science. I’m an out of state student too.

Pros for UCDavis:
-Probably better location (I want to go to the Silicon Valley and Davis is closer. How much of an advantage would this be in terms of career opportunities ie internships, etc?)
-UC School so probably a bit more prestigious
-I’m applying to UCBerkeley as well so I essentially have the application done for Davis
Cons for UCDavis:
-UC School so probably more expensive
-Bigger

Pros for Cal Poly:
-Smaller
-Less expensive (probably)
-Possibly a better college town (I honestly don’t know which town would be considered “better”)
Cons for Cal Poly:
-Might not be as prestigious
-Pretty far from where I want to go

Also here’s the thing: I haven’t sent my SAT scores to Cal Poly but I have to Davis. Can I send my scores/can they receive them after the application deadline?

I shouldn’t have a problem finishing the Cal Poly application otherwise, since there’s no essays.

Also the deadline for both schools is Friday, so I need to make a decision quick.