<p>I really cannot decide between the two. UIUC has a much better known CS program, but I've heard great things about USC's as well!</p>
<p>Ugh...can anyone weigh in?</p>
<p>Both are good schools, but UIUC is ranked higher and more well known for it’s CS program 
And even though Illinois does not sound as fun as California, when I visited UIUC I thought there was a lot to do, and it felt like a mini-city to me :)</p>