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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think of it like as Silicon Valley Villanova. Solid, but not elite. Favorable location. Upper middle class kids who may be in a "bubble" but fully expect to have jobs on graduation. Less likely to write a screenplay, have a substack, or get a PhD in philosophy. Very likely to be making 200k by the time they're 30.

Like all things college, any information from the 20th century is not relevant. [/quote]
Not sure about the $200k by 30, but otherwise...this is spot on. It has a specific vibe...Boston College would also be a good comparison, or think college version of Georgetown Prep or Gonzaga (with a west coast flair). Conventional and sporty kids, smart but not necessarily "life of the mind" types, very pre-professional focused, suburban, UMC. Not for my kids, but for some it would be a great fit. [/quote]

BC is not a good comparison for Santa Clara. Those stating Villanova are more on the mark. BC is far more selective, is considered with higher regard within academia for the professors who work there, and is more well known nationwide than SCU.  That said, if you are looking for engineering exclusively, BC's program is just starting out...so SCU might have the edge there. [/quote]
I meant in terms of social/cultural vibe[/quote]

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