<p>How much should prestige and a good reputation count when it comes to making a choice of which college to attend? I am now debating between two schools : UC Davis and UC Santa Barbabra. Everyone in my family and people around me keep persuading me to choose Davis because of its good reputation and good academics vs. SB that although, is ranked the same has a party reputation. It is claimed that i will be more successful in the future, both in career options and in getting higher salaries by going to Davis than going SB. My heart lies with SB, but is the sacrifice worth the potential reward??</p>
<p>I don’t think the opportunities from either will be a bit different unless you go overboard with the party at Davis. One is not more prestigious than the other. In reality if you’re looking for a party you’ll find one at any college.</p>