Columbia v. UCLA v. UC Berkeley

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia School of General Studies
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<p>If cost was not a matter (Columbia's need-based would cover a lot of my expenses), would Columbia be a better school than UC Berkeley or UCLA? Why? I'm from the Bay Area, and live relatively near Berkeley (Half an hr). </p>

<p>I fell in love with Columbia ever since I visited NYC over the summer, but I don't particularily like the cold. I don't like Berkeley's setting, but I absolutely love LA. What are the pros and cons to each school? (social life/students/academics) Any alumnis/students are welcome as well. Thanks!</p>

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<p>Columbia GS doesn’t have need based aid. It is merit based.</p>

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<p>Columbia University is one of the amazing universities in the entire world. Great campus and reputation. If I get acceptance from UC Berkeley and Columbia, DEFINITELY choose to Columbia.</p>