<p>Mikemac - 
I say that only because I have read about Cal’s reputation for engineering so many times, and the many job opportunities in that area. The rankings are extremely different, so I personally find that enough reason to solve a dilemma…I would support UCLA if that’s where the OP genuinely wanted to be, but he is asking between the two colleges. I look at rankings, whereas you don’t, and you probably have your reasons. But please don’t assume I care only about the rankings and prestige. If I did, I would not be in my own college dilemma :/</p>