UCI Arts v.s UCSD Visual Arts(Studio)

Hi, I’m a transfer student who just got offers from both schools. I know both schools are not art-centered UCs and all the reviews I read about their art programs aren’t great…However, since they are more affordable than art schools and privates, very likely I’ll pick from the two. I really need some help here!

  1. Mostly my works are more conceptual and modern, I would love do work with media also, which school might offer more for this?
  2. I’m financially independent so I need to take living cost, housing and all into consideration, which city is more afordable?
  3. Do these two school rank around the same? Why do people wowed at UCSD and kind of not so impressed by UCI?
  4. Overall, which art program is generally better?

Any comment on either schools, cities or programs are appreciated. Thanks!