UCSD vs UCSB?

<p>I got rejected from UCSB, which is where i really wanted to go (I"m a communications major), but i got into UCSD. I have finished IGETC, and meet the minimum GPA requirement, AND i had a TAG. (why didn't they accept me???) I'm thinking of appealing to SB though since even though I'm a good student, i like to have a good time and i think the atmosphere is better for me there. (I heard UCSD is super competitive and has a dead social life).
So which is better UCSD or UCSB?</p>

<p>UCSB in terms of social life, but UCSD for academic. Personally, I’d choose UCSB over UCSD any day because they’re both a very reputable school and it doesn’t matter if one is slightly better by a little. What matters is that you enjoy the next few years of your life and live the college experience to the fullest :)</p>