<p>I live in the Oc area and I want to stay local. I am having trouble picking a school for Graphic Design major. my top schools are UCI CSUF CSULB AND Chapman (but it's expensive)! I need opinions! help </p>
<p>All are good schools so if you need to keep costs down, then consider the closest Cal State so you can live at home and commute. If you have competitive stats, Chapman could be affordable if they offer merit and FA. Have you calculated your EFC? With the Cal States and UC’s, if you have need, you can qualify for grants and student loans. Run the Net Price Calculators on each school and see where you stand. Also discuss how much your parents are willing to contribute towards your education. </p>