UCLA vs UCSB

So my daughter was set on UCSB (pre-biology planning to study aquatic biology) and super excited about it! She just found out today she got into UCLA off the waitlist Marine Biology major. She is so confused and just has about 48 hours to decide! She has made a pros and cons list and they have about the same amount for both! Any insight would be great! I told her it is a great problem to have but still doesn’t help her dilemma!

From an education standpoint I think you can’t make a bad decision. UCSB is an awesome school and will probably be a fun 4 years.

But it’s a 40 year decision and not a 4 year decision. I think UCLA opens more doors and has a much strong alumni network, whether that’s for getting jobs or just for being able to move anywhere in the country and always having Bruins around to watch a football game with at your local bar.