Thanks! It’s not that budget isn’t a factor - it’s just that for my original main question of UCs and Cal States I didn’t want the budget to be a factor in the answers. But with the OOS schools of Oregon, Arizona St, U of Arizona, which are all still on his list of potentials, budget then definitely becomes a factor. Both from a what we can afford standpoint as well as a why are we paying OOS tuition to go to a school where you have these super great in state institutions.
Legitimate question - I have long held that the overall education at a UC or Cal State is going to match or exceed the majority of flagship universities in other states. Obviously there is nuance and “this school’s Computer Science program is one of the best in the country.” But overall, am I right that you’re going to get as good or better education at any UC/Cal State than you will at an out of state flagship school. Again, maybe this is my own coping and justifying staying in state, so if you/anyone has an opinion on that, I’m listening. Thanks!