@HImom i will heed your advice and warnings thank you for your concern
In my opinion, I would attend USC because of their world renowned comp sci program. Best of luck!
Love USC. Hate the loans you will bear. Your other option is such a great school in its own way.
Do I honestly think USC would offer a bit more of a idyllic undergrad experience. And a bit more pizzazz at the cocktail party. Sure. I do. But that’is not going to matter much over time. .
It not worth the burden and stress that you will deal with in just a few years. No one will care but you. Go to the UC and set the world on fire best you can. Good luck!
45k is too much debt for a bachelors degree, but it’s much better than USC. $180k is completely insane and you should run the other way! There’s no reason to take out more debt than you have to, especially for a degree as employable as CS.