Schools How Competitive is California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo?

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Start date Feb 19, 2010
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California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) is classified as a California State University (CSU) rather than a University of California (UC). While Cal Poly is regarded as a highly respected institution and is often considered the top school within the CSU system, it does not match the competitiveness of elite universities like UCLA or Harvard. Comparisons highlight the significant differences in selectivity and prestige between these institutions.

Feb 19, 2010

land_of_ice

Say compared to UCLA or Harvard, or compared to Cal State Northridge?
And...
Is California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo a UC or a CSU?

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Feb 21, 2010

kmccorm

Cal Poly is a very respectable school--arguably the best in the Cal State system (it's a CSU, not a UC), but it is no where near as competitive as schools like UCLA or Harvard.

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