<p>karki, I’m familiar with undergrad programs at UC and WUSTL. My son attends UC (DAAP) and couldn’t be happier with the program. He’s learned so much from the courses and faculty, and equally from his co-op experiences and the people he’s worked with there. The added value of having both tremendous courses and paid learning opportunities at a public university cost is huge. At the time he was accepted, nearly all the architecture students he knew received 4-yr. merit aid (Cincinnatus scholarships), which made attending a no brainer for him and some of his classmates. We hear that these scholarships are awarded more selectively now.</p>
<p>A family friend’s daughter graduated from WUSTL not that long ago, then worked for a couple of years for a firm near home, and had no problem getting accepted to a well-regarded MArch program. She loved WUSTL, which prepared her well for her grad program.</p>
<p>I think both undergrad programs are well regarded. It depends what you’re seeking. Good luck to daughter with this decision.</p>