San Jose State University vs. UC Riverside

vino1105
Mon, 10 Apr 2017 15:09:10 +0000

Figuring out what to do next…

I have choices:

1. Attend SJSU - Computer engineering major

2. Attend UCR - Electrical engineering major

3. Attend SJSU or UCR for the first two years and transfer to a better UC

4. Attend UCR for first two years and if I don’t get into a better UC, go to SJSU

If I go to SJSU:

Pros - It is in the heart of silicon Valley. They have connections, so it is easier to get interns and jobs. They have good rep of graduating students being able to get hired for a job in Silicon Valley. They have a great engineering program.

Cons - I live relatively close, so I wouldn’t be able to dorm and live the ‘college experience’ ( I know that college is what you make of it). It is crowded, so I might not be able to grab the classes I need to graduate on time, so I might graduate in 5-6 years instead.

If I go to UCR:

Pros - I get to live in dorms and live a fun and independent college life/experience. It is a UC, a low-tier UC, but still a UC.

Cons - They aren’t known for their engineering program. It isn’t in Silicon valley.

Questions:
How exactly does the transfer process work?
What GPA do I have to keep in order to guarantee a spot in a better UC. ( I heard it was 3.0, 3.5, or 3.8 for better schools)
How is the ‘college experience’ compared to both of these schools?
Which UC’s definitely have a better engineering program than SJSU.
Can I do the fourth choice, meaning is it harder to transfer into SJSU or is there a way it is guaranteed since I got accepted already.
Is it really true that SJSU students can easily get a job in Silicon valley after they graduate?
Which of these four choices seem to be the best option? Or any other option that I haven’t listed.

~Any links to other forums or websites to help answer these questions would be helpful. Thank you.