Santa Clara vs UCSC for Computer Science

deadbeef00
Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:15:01 +0000

Hi, my son got into several CS programs but has narrowed down his choices to Santa Clara and UC Santa Cruz. Assuming cost is not an issue, can anyone share their thoughts and experiences about either programs?

My son’s heart is to do the game design program at UC Santa Cruz. He already has some experience creating mobile apps and is good at the technical aspects (coding) as well as the artistic and the creative aspects of it.

At Santa Clara, he got into the Computer Science program in the Engineering school.

His passion is to do game design but I’m worried he is pigeonholing himself. I’m worried about the marketability of his degree. I’m also not sure how difficult it is to get into the classes at UC’s as I’ve heard about over enrollment concerns. Finally, I’m wondering when he applies for his first job whether employers will care about whether he went to Santa Clara vs. UCSC? I know neither of them are well known, but which one would you say has a better edge in terms of prestige?

I would appreciate to hear everyone’s thoughts on this.