Heeelp! Im not sure whether to pick Santa Clara University or University of Wisconsin Madison

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I originally committed to Santa Clara University CS and Engineering, but I got off the waitlist 2 days back for U-Wisconsin Madison CS. I have 5 more days to make a decision.

I want to be in the tech world and still be able to ride out this AI wave whilst still preparing to build a computer scientist skillset. Should I choose to go to have exposure in Silicon Valley or choose the higher ranked CS Program (putting aside cost)?

Do recruiters at tech companies see a difference in the degree?

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Is there a cost differential?

Presumably you chose to be on the Wisconsin waitlist for a reason. What is that?

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Are both schools comfortably affordable?

UWM has a strong and well-regarded computer science program that offers much more breadth and depth. All else being equal, a UWM graduate will likely be seen as better qualified.

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Why are we putting aside? Have your parents indicated that both are equally affordable for them?

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