<p>UCSD is generally inferior to Cal as an overall school. Also, smarter people go to Cal so it’s better to hang out with peole at Cal. UCSD is a science school so if you want to major in Bio I’d say the science programs are similar in stature. However, if you’ve ever been to UCSD, you’ll know that most people there are science nerds who don’t have much social lives since they just all read their science books all day. However, Cal is similar. So it’s defiantly a hard choice, and even though UCSD is catching up to Cal’s prominance, I’d still go to Cal. I also live 1 hour drive from San Francisco and I’d choose Cal over UCSD anyday since it’s not only closer, but also the more recognized school. Of course I probably won’t even get into Cal with my 4.2 gpa. Hope I helped. :).</p>