UCSD vs Northeastern

csee is really competitive, with a cut-off gpa of 3.9-4.0, but maths-cs is not. The cut-off gpa is only 2.6, and their screening courses are things that I am sure I will be good at. (like cal and linear algebra) Though I do like the major northeastern offers a lot, ucsd just seems to be a better school in comparison. Thanks for ur advice though