<p>Any opinions? Also factor out-of-state admissions ease/difficulty, affirmative action, cost, etc.</p>
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<p>UM is generally considered to have a stronger engineering program. But, if I had to make the decision I'd probably go to UCSD.</p>
<p>Why's that?</p>
<p>I'd rather be in San Diego for 4 years than spend 4 more in Ann Arbor. I also like the 'nerdy' atmosphere at UCSD</p>
<p>I agree with Drew. San Diego is where I'd be.</p>
<p>I'd go to UCSD.</p>
<p>UCSD has no campus atmosphere. Michigan has the full college experience and is higher rated. No brainer.</p>
<p>barrons:</p>
<p>Why do you say UCSD has no campus atmosphere? Did you attend there? What do you think it's missing (besides a football team)?</p>
<p>One of my fellow alums teaches there. He knows the difference between a real college town experience (madison but ann arbor is similar) and the rest. If I were instate for one that would that would change things.</p>
<p>I agree that UCSD doesn't have an attached 'college town' per se (it's in upscale La Jolla) but the campus itself is quite complete offering all of the amenities, dorm life, clubs, concerts, plays, events, etc. of most other large campuses albeit without a hoo-rah football team (but many don't care about this - and some do). It does have a major advantage in the eyes of some by being a large research university located adjacent to a very nice beach, an area with probably the best weather in the country, and being located in a major metropolitan area with all of the attributes that has to offer. I know that some don't care about the beach and weather. The campus also offers a large number of research opportunities for students. I don't think it's quite a no-brainer decision - it really depends on what the perticular individual wants.</p>