SJSU V.S UCMerced [Electrical engineering/computer science]

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hello, my name is John and i can't seem to decide between the two schools for engineering. Please tell me your opinion and why you like so and so school better.</p>

<p>San Jose State University - Electrical Engineering
University of California of Merced - Computer science and engineering</p>

<pre><code>I am interested in both major equally what I want to know is which university will provide the better quality of the following,
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<li>Learning environment</li>
<li>Professor</li>
<li>Internship/ job opportunities</li>
<li>Higher chance (if doing equally well) of getting into a better graduate school</li>
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<p>Cost of Attendence,</p>

<p>a. SJSU- 20k/4years (commute) [2.5k a semester] x8</p>

<p>b. UofMerced- 50k/4 years (board)
([Total cost (33452)] - [Financial Aid/Work Study (7,879+2500) ] )x4 = 50660</p>

<pre><code> Thank you very much for any possible input.
John
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<p>FYI, the cost of attendance will not be factored into my consideration to attend whichever school. I want to go the school that will provides a better education! :)</p>

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<p>Have you visited either school? San Jose is nearer to high tech, but Merced has some growing opportunities. If cost isn’t an issue, what does your gut tell you?</p>

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<p>I would guess:</p>

<h1>3 SJSU, as it is more pre-professionally oriented (as a CSU) and is in Silicon Valley</h1>

<h1>4 (if you mean PhD program in EE or CS) probably UC Merced for undergraduate research opportunities as it is a research university</h1>

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<p>Hello, thank you guys for replying!
@ucbalumnus Regarding to #4, i’m planning to attend a graduate school for a Master Degree.
If anyone else can tell me more information regarding either school’s engineering program (even better if you have attended or is currently attending! Thanks :)</p>

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<li>Both are mid-level institutions. SJSU is very crowded, but has an established EE program. </li>
<li>SJSU has the edge. Merced is a very new campus and is not yet that well-established for teaching.</li>
<li>SJSU is right in the middle of Silicon Valley where internships are in abundance.</li>
<li>Merced, as ucbalum said.</li>
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