UIUC vs. UCSB Undergraduate, Math

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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<p>Hi, I have recently been accepted to both UIUC and UCSB, and have run into trouble in trying to decide which college would be best for me. I applied as a math major to both, and am planning to follow that course, as well as hopefully double major into some sort of Economics as well. Financial mathematics is currently my end goal, but this may change later.</p>

<p>Now putting the monetary aspects of this decision aside, a purely academic standpoint, is UIUC definitely the better choice?</p>

<p>Now including the financial variables, is UIUC still worth it? I live in southern California.</p>

<p>Any replies would be much appreciated.</p>

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<p>You are instate CA. I suggest you go to UCSB. Academically, UIUC is better than UCSB from all aspects. However, the cost difference is huge too. You would pay basically $15000 more each year at UIUC. That’s a lot!</p>