UCI vs UofA vs UTSA

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Irvine
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Ok guys I need some honest opinions. I am transferring from a Missouri community college but have residency in california.
I’ve been offered places around the country but I’ve narrowed it down to these 3 (unless my appeal goes through for UCD or I miraculously get into UCLA or UCSD then I’m going to be even more lost).

My major is physics/astrophysics/astronomy depending on the school

U of Arizona have given me the phi theta kappa scholarship of 12000 a year for 2 years and I’m admitted to honors

U of Texas San Antonio have waived out of state tuition and giving me 3000 a year (best financial aid offer)

UCI I was admitted, still waiting on anything financial aid wise but the name and prestigiousness of the college…

I’m also still waiting on UCLA and UCSD

I also get Pell grant and max financial aid as I’m a single parent and independent

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Will you live on campus, or be a commuter? I can’t speak for AZ or TX, but Irvine & OC is an expensive area for any type of housing.

My advice is to go w/ your best offer financially, & then save the money for grad school, if that’s in the cards. Congrats on your scholarships & offers!

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@SoCalKel living off campus as I’m a single mom.
Such a hard decision!

I lived in socal for 6 months a few years back and yes it is expensive. I’m so anxious trying to decide