<p>Does it matter which school I go to? Are both schools equally competitive in terms of getting better grades?
I plan to major in something in the Humanities category, but take the required medical school courses on the side. </p>
<p>Thank you...</p>
<p>Of course, UCI has a good med school - so undergrads might have better research opportunities at UCI. CSULB has a Veteran’s Hospital sitting next to it, but I don’t know if the pre-med students have any research or hands-on opportunities there.</p>
<p>Thirty years ago, it would have been argued that it’s harder for a CSU grad to get into med school. I don’t think that’s still the case…especially since CSULB (and CSUFullerton) has progressed well in the rankings. </p>
<p>Since you plan on majoring in some Humanities area, it probably won’t make much difference which one you choose since the CSUs are usually strong in those majors.</p>
<p>However, if you’re accepted to both, and both are equally affordable (without debt), I would probably choose UCI. Keep in mind that you’ll likely have debt for med school, so minimize any undergrad debt.</p>
<p>Disclosure: I am a UCI grad. I’ve also taken some courses at CSULB.</p>