Lower UC or Higher CSU?

College Search & Selection
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<p>I like thinking ahead and if I end up in this position, I would like to be able to make a smart decision. Obviously this thread won't be the only thing to dictate my decision, but it will certainly have an influence. </p>

<p>So if you were in a situation where you had to choose between: </p>

<p>UCSC - (Not too sure if I'll like the environment, it may not be for me)
UCR
UCM </p>

<p>Cal Poly SLO
Cal Poly Pomona
San Jose State
San Francisco State</p>

<p>Keeping in mind that your major would be in physics and you plan on going to graduate school. So you may prefer a more theoretical approach as opposed to a more "hands-on" approach. Money is not a factor in the decision. </p>

<p>Thank you in advance.</p>

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<p>for grad school, the more theoretical approach (UC) is a no-brainer.</p>

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<p>UCSC actually has a pretty strong reputation for physics.</p>

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<p>look at the funding for each. There’s no point in going to a higher ranked CSU if it isn’t funded as adaquately as a lower ranked UC</p>