<p>Exactly!!!. Its not like a bunch of paranoid kids like us ( hehe jk) would be running to every new uc built.. there is no certainty as to its stability or programs. A college doesnt start off as a spankin new and popular place to go to, it needs to build its prestige through its students, programs, advancements, etc..
I dont think its fair to be measuring ucm to stanford. I mean stanford was built in like 1824 for gods sake people! Uc merced was built in 1995. ( stats may be wrong.. check them) </p>
<p>Stanford had 183 years to advance
versus
UC Merced had like 12 years to advance..</p>
<p>183 vs 12....hmmm</p>