Torn between SFSU and CSULB. Academics vs Environment. What should I do?

Transfer Students
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<p>I am a transfer student with a 3.8 GPA, receiving my AA-T transfer degree in History, who honestly cannot decide which university would be a better choice. I wish I had applied to better schools, but sadly I didn't meet UC requirements (I lack a foreign language course.)</p>

<p>Currently, I have been granted admission to:
Cal State Los Angeles
San Diego State
San Francisco State
Cal State Long Beach
I am still waiting for my letter from Cal State Fullerton.</p>

<p>I have pretty much ruled out Cal State Los Angeles, as I find it to be the least desirable out of my choices. Cal State Fullerton was sort of my fallback school, as my CC works directly with them and pretty much guarantees admission for transfers.
San Diego State remains an available option, though not one I would prefer to accept.</p>

<p>My problem is I am completely ripping myself apart trying to decide between Long Beach and San Francisco. I know Long Beach is considered a better school, but being from the local area, I have this desire to move away and into a beautiful city. San Francisco is always where I thought I would end up, and it was my first choice school as I didn't think Long Beach would take me. The reason for that being that my GPA was considerably higher than I thought, as I didn't take into consideration that I had some lower end courses (Math 60, Math 80, etc) that wouldn't count as transferable credits. I went from assuming I had a 3.4 to actually having a 3.8.</p>

<p>At first I felt like SFSU was exactly where I want to be, but now I've done more research, and it seems like students and alumni were not thrilled with the education they received, which has also raised concern with me. </p>

<p>So, I'm asking for your opinions on what you would do in my situation.
I'm also curious as to whether or not SFSU is actually that bad of a school, or if it's just people angry about the impaction and tuition costs.</p>

<p>Thanks for any advice or opinions you have. It's greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>I was thinking the same thing about UC’s when seeing your gpa (that it would’ve been great for you to apply)</p>

<p>I would choose SFSU. There are some great opportunities in the city (i can say this from the experiences of some of my friends) especially if you’re looking to work right after undergrad. </p>

<p>Not sure if cost of living is a factor in your decision, but that may be something else to narrow down your decision as well. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>I would go to San Diego State :)</p>

<p>SFSU is not that great. I got accepted out of high school but wasn’t satisfied with the atmosphere when I visited once, so I ended up going to CC to expand my options. (I also got accepted to SDSU out of high school but ended up not going there because I thought it was too far away from home).</p>

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<p>I probably should of included that moving to San Francisco would be extremely easy for me, as I would be moving in with a friend for only 500 a month. That is utilities included. San Diego is possible, but I would have to commute as I couldn’t afford to live down there on my own.</p>

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<p>$500 a month with utilities in SF?</p>

<p>Well disregard everything I said. I can’t argue with that kind of bargain. Haha, I’m sure you’ll love it in SF :)</p>

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<p>Yeah. I’m really thankful for my friend and his family being generous enough to offer me such a great price. I have been looking more into SDSU though, it’s a good school and by far the prettiest of the campuses. :)</p>