Uwashington vs UCSD

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@cheesehotpot , as shown here, both Math Departments are highly regarded:

http://www.ams.org/profession/data/annual-survey/group_i

http://www.shanghairanking.com/SubjectMathematics2015.html

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-science-schools/applied-mathematics-rankings

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-science-schools/mathematics-rankings

Perhaps a slight edge to Washington, but having lived in both places, I can attest that the weather is nicer here in La Jolla during the school year (a little foggy this morning, though). Hard to beat Seattle from March (cherry blossom season) through September. I recommend visiting both.