USC or UCSB?

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Hey Everyone,

I’m deciding whether to attend UCSB (for Fall 2016) or USC (for Spring 2017). I’m majoring in philosophy at UCSB and philosophy, politics, and law at USC. I’m going into college with a Pre-Law Emphasis, but I’m not sure which school is a better value choice for me. I have a huge financial restraint on where I choose to go to college. My dad is influencing me to go to UCSB, but I would love to be a Trojan and enjoy the opportunity at USC. What is the better value option, for a future Law School Student, USC or UCSB?

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What is the difference in your net cost?

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USC 50K in tuition
UCSB 13K in tuition
Dorm and expenses about the same.

I will say go UCSB for financial reasons.
USC may be better in terms of landing some internships in law firms in LA. However, you will be spending over 100K more in four years at USC, That is your money for Law school. I am sure with good grades and the law entrance exam you can land in a good law school. Santa Barbara is rated top 50 public university in the usa.