text: who can give me the dirt on these two universities? boston university and university of southern california? i am choosing between them for business studies and i can't decide which to go to. the weather is better at usc. they have a reputation for being the rich kids. the others go to ucla. i did go to a swing dance and the people seem friendly. mascot is the trojens.   accedemically,  better read up. there is usually a book out about bargain education. what state schools give the best education. often the very best programs are in a cheaper school.  mit is close to boston u, caltec is close to usc.