<p>To simplify things, this is how it’s usually thought of:</p>
<p>UCs teach you more about the fundamentals, preparing you to be a more adaptive worker upon graduation.</p>
<p>CSUs teach you up-to-date information that is very practical, but you may or may not be able to keep pace if the methods/technology you use changes significantly. Meanwhile UC students, understanding fundamentals, would likely adapt more quickly.</p>