UCI CHP vs UCSD

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hey everyone,

so i got into UCI for Biological Sciences CHP and UCSD for Human Bio… and I’m completely torn between where I want to go.

I know that UCSD has higher ranking in terms of the STEM majors, but the fact that I would be a CHP student at UCI makes me reconsider. It seems like there’s a lot of benefits (priority enrollment, 4 year guarantee housing, smaller classes, close relationship with professors), than being just an ordinary student at UCSD.

Tbh, the CHP program is the only thing holding me back from choosing UCI over UCSD. So I guess I’m asking is the CHP really worth it? Could you also just apply to be part of the Honors Program at any UC, or do they not have the same benefits as the CHP in UCI? Does the difference in their ranking (UCI and UCSD) really matter?

thanks for all of your help :slight_smile:

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I think the difference in any ranking between these peer universities is minimal. Have you visited both campuses? Perhaps, that could help you clarify where you might like to spend the next four years of your life.