<p>Ok, so these are the two schools I have been accepted to for the major of computer engineering. I am a CA resident, and am aware that while SC is about 30K in fees, UW will be around 40K. I checked out UCSC and liked it, but it troubles me that there is such a big "gap" between these colleges. UW is comparable to UCSC and UCLA while UCSC has lower prestige, while still being a great school nonetheless. Is is worth coughing up the extra cash for UW, or should I go to ucsc and try transferring to LA,SD,B later?</p>
<p>Please guys, I need to SIR in 6 days!!!</p>
<p>Go to Santa Cruz and try to transfer if you don’t like Santa Cruz.</p>
<p>Santa Cruz has some great programs. I don’t know where you’re getting this idea that it has “lower prestige.” </p>
<p>Find a place where you’ll be happy. I think Santa Cruz will be just a fine place.</p>
<p>Thanks! Anyone else?</p>
<p>bump 10char</p>
<p>It depends on which school you think you’ll enjoy more. I’m from the Seattle area and most of my friends around here go to the University of Washington. It’s a great school but just know it has huge class sizes. Most of the freshmen classes have like 500 students. Also know that it rains a lot and is really cold here in Washington. I was raised in the Santa Cruz area as a child and I really liked the warmth and the sun. UW is a really fun school to go to though. If sports and spirit are important to you, UW is great. Go huskies =)</p>
<p>*Isn’t UCSC’s mascot the banana slugs…? Gross hahah</p>
<p>Does UW justify the price difference though? I know its a better school, but is it worth the extra 40k for all four years?</p>
<p>Honestly, if I were you, I would just go to UCSC and consider UW for graduate school. I personally would enjoy california weather more. Also, it’s just undergrad… if it isn’t a HUGE difference then just go with the cheaper option. You don’t want to be paying off an extra $40,000 at the end of college. UW also gives out like absolutely no financial aid or scholarships.</p>
<p>Where do you want to work for summer jobs, internships, or after graduation? Companies often do more local recruiting at university career centers, compared to going to universities that require extensive travel.</p>