UCB vs. UCD

<p>I was accepted into both schools and I am having trouble deciding which college I should go to. I am interested in ecology and would like to be an ecologist. My major for UCB is Conservation and Resource Studies and my major for UCD is Ecological Management and Restoration. </p>

<p>I am well aware that UCB is higher ranked than UCD, but I do have some concerns. I didn't like the city of Berkeley and I don't care much for the majors they offered in my field. The financial aid package was also worse than Davis. I would paying over $4,000 more per year. </p>

<p>I have yet to visit UCD but will go there next Saturday. I feel for my particular field UCD seems to be superior. UCD also gave me a merit scholarship. </p>

<p>What are the differences in how AP credit is awarded? UCD has a quarter system while UCB goes by a semester system. What are the pros and cons of each?</p>

<p>What college is better for my field and offer better job and research opportunities? General feedback?</p>

<p>edit: Which school is more impacted? I don't want to fight for classes.</p>