UCI or UCR, need quick decision

Just got appeal to UCI accepted. It’s kind of late - already in process to register in UCR, will be in honors program with $20k/4yr regents scholarship. One concern is too late to be guaranteed on campus housing. On campus help and support will also be a big factor. Undecided, but intended to major in Math and/or History. UCI is better school for sure, but to give up the scholarship and living off campus for the first year? Not so sure. Anyone with experience with both schools to help? Need to decide by Monday 6/11. Thanks

Both are great schools! If UCR is giving you the Regents scholarship at $20,000 for 4 years its a no brainer! UCR will give you more of a “college” vibe. It has free concerts, check out Block Party and Spring Splash! And other events to help foster school spirit. UCI is a very quiet campus. I have kids graduating from both schools on Friday so I have simultaneous experience with both campuses!!! Dorm life your first year cannot be missed! It is a time to meet and make new friends regardless of schools. If it wasn’t for the money, I would say UCI. But UCR has been an outstanding experience for my kid. Best of luck to you in whatever you decide.

Thank you. Decided going to UC Riverside. Hopefully will not regret.