I’m not exactly sure what I want to major in,but maybe engineering?anyways I got into UC merced and SF state,I don’t know which one to go to.I also want that college experience . which would you choose?
Have you visited both schools since they are very different in location and vibe? Have you been admitted into the Engineering programs or are you Undeclared? Is cost an issue since there will be around a $10K/year difference between a CSU with tuition/room/board and a UC for the same.
I don’t think you will get a very typical college experience at either. Have you visited? Merced campus is way out in the middle of nothing in a town kind of in the middle of nowhere. My grandparents lived fairly close by and I spent time at the lake by the school. Great place when I was a kid. But not for a college experience. SF State is in a big diverse city with a lot going on that’s not college. If you want the college experience and didn’t get in to any other UC’s, I’d recommend Fresno, Chico or Cal Poly for a “college experience”.
UCMerced is more residential and classes are sorta small for a UC, so you’d have more of a community feel. In addition, it’s easy to move off campus into houses, with friends, bu it’s true there’s not much around.
San Francisco SU is the opposite: lots of things around, but with students living with family at home, few opportunities to make friends or get involved.
Graduation rates are better at UC Merced (30% graduate in 4 years, vs. abou 10% at SFSU… neither of which is good.)