I suggest really visiting SLO to make your final decision. My daughter also got in to slo (engineering) last year and she chose to do the VPP instead of attending slo. It’s like comparing apples and oranges. The schools have two completely different social scene. I am not saying one is better than the other but the vibes are very different between the two schools.
My older daughter’s friend decided to go to UCSB instead of starting SC in the spring but she ended up regretting it and transferred in to SC as a sophomore. So if you decide on SLO and change your mind, you can take that road too.
They are both great choice. I wish you all the best.
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