UCLA or UCSB? Help!

Both schools seem fantastic and I don’t know which to pick! What are perks/downsides of each?

Visit and see for yourself since this decision is very personal. Intended major? Are costs an issue and are they comparable?

Congratulations on having such a great decision to make! The two schools are quite different in many areas. Visiting, talking to current students, doing online research, are some helpful ways to guide your decision making. You may also want to start comparing academic courses for your major and GE requirement differences.