<p>mlonelywalker10 – of the schools that you have actually visited what do you consider your “perfect” fit? We are on the East but previously lived in CA so we have visited numerous schools–if you can identify your perfect school I might be able to tell you if UCLA or USC is more similar. For example I consider University of Rochester pretty much the USC of the East, and I would consider UVA to be similar to UCLA… Keep in mind you will get a GREAT education at both schools and for free at that!!:)</p>