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<li>Both are mid-level institutions. SJSU is very crowded, but has an established EE program. </li>
<li>SJSU has the edge. Merced is a very new campus and is not yet that well-established for teaching.</li>
<li>SJSU is right in the middle of Silicon Valley where internships are in abundance.</li>
<li>Merced, as ucbalum said.</li>
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