<p>I am currently attending a southern California community college with a focus on computer science; however, I'm looking for a change of face. I want to stay instate for the low tuition but I still want to go to a school with at least a somewhat prestigious computer science program. Of course, one can't go wrong with Stanford or Berkeley, but I don't have the money nor the smarts for a substantial scholarship. Any help appreciated.</p>
<p>Davis is probably the ‘best’ if you can get in…</p>
<p>Santa Cruz is probably also worth a look.</p>
<p>SJSU puts you in the middle of the Silicon Valley. You can’t go wrong there. It is certainly worth a visit. It is somewhat competitive, here’s some info on required GPA by major.
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<p>Chico, good program and a great college town. It’s fairly cheap to live in the area and real companies recruit on-campus.</p>
<p>Sac State, also a good program in a more urban environment. There are technolgy companies in the Sac area so, internships and post degree jobs are available.</p>
<p>Easy Bay, I don’t know much about their CS program but, they are surrounded by major tech companies. The cost of living is high. Same for SF State.</p>
<p>I’d apply to a bunch of campuses and see where you get in.</p>
<p>Cal Poly SLO isn’t exactly No. Cal. but they have a great CS program. And it does have a different vibe than So Cal.</p>