Help choosing between UCLA and USC??

College Search & Selection
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<p>I got into both UCLA and USC and I'm torn between which to choose. I am going to major in Physics and want to have a career in astronomy. I will commute to either one. I know both are exceptional schools, but I need a decision in two days.Below is my list for UCLA vs USC (many are for my situation and many are just things I've heard). Any help and advice is greatly appreciated.</p>

<p>UCLA
Take astro classes as electives or switch major to astrophysics
Fully covered financially
15 miles away
Good undergrad research programs
Really nice campus with nature feel
Accepted March 21
More well known and maybe more prestigious?
15+ physics courses; 7 upper astro courses</p>

<p>USC
Minor in astro
Will pay $2500 a year
24 miles away
Good undergrad research programs
Nice campus with metropolitan/urban feel
Accepted January 24
Really great alumni network to help with future career
12+ physics courses; 4 astro courses</p>

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<p>$10K for all four years does not make that much of a difference in cost.</p>

<p>But what’s wrong with you not go to a stronger school in your field and cheaper? Unless you can not see yourself fit in UCLA., totally…</p>

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<p>UCLA seems to offer a greater breadth or maybe even depth in Physics courses, just judging off of the number of courses they offer. That might allow for more flexibility or advancement in a field.</p>