<p>I've narrowed it down to these two, mainly because they are both local to me. I like UOP because of the small class sizes but I like UCSC because it looks like it has a better/larger campus. My major will be economics or finance.</p>
<p>Is cost a factor? What about number of years to graduate? Pacific has a 4-year guarantee for some majors. Can you find the statistics on UCSC’s 4-year graduation rate?</p>
<p>Both campuses have their pros and cons. Pacific is a smaller school and so you’ll get more personal attention from smaller classes. UCSC is divided into colleges which make a large campus seem smaller. Pacific is more expensive unless you were given a scholarship; UCSC is cheaper now but must deal with the uncertainties of the state budget cutbacks, which could lead to higher fees and cutbacks in staff.</p>
<p>Just a few things to consider…</p>
<p>Stockton is also a terrible city.</p>
<p>I’d have to go for UCSC, unless there are some other factors. Much better location, the advantages of the UC system, etc…</p>
<p>Cost isn’t really a factor, which sounds like a snobby thing to say, but it’s kinda true. What are the advantages of the UC system?</p>
<p>I second Vitare’s motion that Stockton is a terrible city. No offense to anyone who lives there, but it is not my cup of tea. Plus, Santa Cruz is much closer to the beach than the University of the Pacific, as odd as that may sound.</p>
<p>UCSC has the better city; but UOP is the better school. I’d take graduating from a better school over living in a better city for 4 years.</p>
<p>For Economics, go to UCSC. Better city, cheaper (which you say doesn’t matter anyway), and they have a PhD program in Economics - UOP has no graduate program in Economics, so you’d have more opportunity to be exposed to research and a stronger Econ program at UCSC.</p>
<p>I remember touring UCSC, and their campus is huge, but awesome. We were walking out of the Engineering building and there were two deer just chilling out like 30 feet away from the group. Never see that in Stockton, of course.</p>
<p>I’d go with UCSC</p>
<p>Harriet: Have you visited these schools? I would suggest that you visit each one, and it will help you make up your mind.</p>
<p>Both are good schools. UCs are known for research. </p>
<p>If you like a more liberal, ‘green’ environment, then UCSC would be for you. UoP is a great school, but much smaller.</p>
<p>Considering the OP posted in 2009, I’m willing to bet she already made up her mind…</p>