<p>If I didn't get into UCI or UCSD, I'd probably lean towards SDSU. It has a good program and also has greater name recognition with employers than the other schools. It's also a fun school. But really, you should be fine at any of the schools on your list so just decide where you will be most comfortable.</p>
<p>mm i dunno
id probably pick ucsc
uc's have better name recognition and better options for grad school
i dont like ucr bc its in riverside
never been to merced, central valley, w/e
and sdsu is nice but overcrowded and heavily impacted
but i agree with carolyn, if u get into uci or ucd, go to either</p>
<p>Definitely UC Santa Cruz - while it's a pretty good school overall, it has historically had an exceptional computer science program. Just make sure you can stand the culture, first...</p>