UCI vs Purdue for civil Engineering

<p>I am from CA.My daughter got admission in UCI and Purdue for Civil Engineering.can anybody give some ideas about both colleges.(apart from money).Since we are new to the college education here,it is very difficult to take a decision.</p>

<p>i am also ino the same problem…but looking for mechanical engg…apparently, purdue seems to be ranked higher than uci in engg. dept.</p>