<p>hi guys!im sorry for posting this here but im really troubled and i really need your help and opinions.
i've been accepted to UW-Seattle and UCSD as an econs major and im really not sure which uni i should go to.
after going through rankings,im still not sure which university is better for economics and academics as a whole.and which one is more reputable.i have a feeling they're both of the same prestige..but i really dont know.i'd really appreciate it if you guys could help me answer this question:(
besides econ,im also interested in majoring in international studies and learning a foreign language.weather-wise and as a whole ,i 'd definitely prefer seattle more.i'm also under a scholarship so tuition fees arent a deciding factor.living expenses may be taken into consideration too.</p>
<p>thanks again guys!</p>
<p>UW is great but UCSD’s economics dept. has a higher ranking. Also, UCSD has a better international studies program. With all that in mind, UW is also a really awesome school and it really depends on what you want as part of your college experience. Good luck! :)</p>
<p>At this level, rankings (especially graduate rankings, which focus on research output) have little bearing on your choice. Both schools are good, both for your chosen major and for the classes (2/3 of your college career) taken outside of Econ.
Factors to look into:
graduation rate - UWA 56%, UCSD 57%
% classes under 20 students - UWA 37%, UCSD 44%
% classes 40 students or more- UWA 28%, UCSD 35%
How much math does the economics program require (and do you like math)?
How easy is it to study abroad while taking classes that count toward your major?
What percentage students get internships? Work on research for professors?
Are there living-learning communities that you’d be interested in joining?</p>
<p>If you are considering eventually studying economics at the PhD level, consider how much math is in the economics courses, particularly the intermediate microeconomics and econometrics courses. Most schools’ courses require frosh calculus; more math-oriented courses require multivariable calculus and/or linear algebra. Some schools offer a low-math and high-math version of one or both courses.</p>
<p>If class sizes matter, check the actual on-line class schedules at each school.</p>
<p>UW has a BSc in econ that i could take if i wanted to further my studies at the PhD level,and I think my Econs major in UCSD would be less math-related?
an honest question, do any of you feel that one university is better(a lot or slightly) than the other?for econ and overall.</p>
<p>I think it is close enough, both are quite good. Maybe UCSD has a bit of edge in my mind. I’d pick based on location and vibe. Beach or fun urban location in a beautiful city on the bay. Mild and sunny year round or rain.</p>
<p>San Diego weather is about as close to perfection as one will ever encounter (although La Jolla mornings are often foggy), so do you actually prefer rainy days to sunny ones? Seattle is a much more interesting city, but you have two fabulous choices. I would choose based on how happy you see yourself at each school, and that should probably take overall cost into consideration. UW is the state flagship; UCSD is not. Some have strong preferences with regard to D1 sports, etc., do you?</p>
<p>i’d just probably want a nicer surrounding town,easier for someone with no car like me to explore,maybe more cafes,small shops etc.not really a fan of the beach haha.and yes i do prefer rainy weather…maybe because i come from a country with a tropical climate ,would kinda like to try something different 
based on everyone’s replies i guess both unis are on the same level academically…this is making my decision clearer i guess 
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<p>Go to UW, very good transportation system. Lots of little neighborhoods with shops restaurants bars etc to explore and walk around. Tons of things going on in the uni and the city at your feet. Nice if you want to try exploring nature as well as it is surrounded by beautiful places to go. Ride the ferry around.</p>
<p>Based on looking at course catalogs, UCSD’s intermediate microeconomics course requires third quarter calculus, which includes an introduction to multivariable calculus. </p>
<p><a href=“Economics”>http://www.ucsd.edu/catalog/courses/ECON.html</a>
<a href=“Mathematics”>http://www.ucsd.edu/catalog/courses/MATH.html</a></p>
<p>Washington’s intermediate microeconomics course requires first quarter calculus, although it also has an advanced microeconomics course that requires third quarter calculus, which includes an introduction to multivariable calculus.</p>
<p><a href=“ECONOMICS”>http://www.washington.edu/students/crscat/econ.html</a>
<a href=“MATHEMATICS”>https://www.washington.edu/students/crscat/math.html</a></p>
<p>Probably this means a small edge for UCSD in terms of course content if you like math with your economics or want to go on to PhD study in economics, although it would not be the only factor to consider.</p>
<p>Perhaps also relevant is that, if you are not directly admitted to the economics major at Washington, it is competitive admission to declare:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.washington.edu/uaa/advising/majors-and-minors/list-of-undergraduate-majors/”>http://www.washington.edu/uaa/advising/majors-and-minors/list-of-undergraduate-majors/</a></p>
<p>But UCSD does not list economics in its impacted majors list:</p>
<p><a href=“Capped Majors”>https://students.ucsd.edu/academics/advising/majors-minors/impacted-majors.html</a></p>
<p>Of course, the net price you would pay at each school can also be highly relevant.</p>
<p>preferably i would not like to take as much math, but probably a decent amount. im also wondering why UW has a high acceptance rate in comparison to UCSD?is it because UCSD receives a lot more applications?or is it more selective?</p>
<p>San Diego is BEAUTIFUL, and the area where UCSD is located (La Jolla/Torrey Pines Mesa) is amazing, but it is a difficult place to live without a car unless you plan to remain on campus for the most part. UW just sounds like a better overall fit for you.</p>