<p>SLO has better general recognition in the engineering field. It is harder to get into than CPP, and the hiring folks in industry aren’t idiots; they know that if the entrance bar is higher the school can teach to a somewhat higher level and is starting with students that are a bit stronger. That said, neither choice is bad. You can do quite well with a degree from CPP.</p>
<p>However I would recommend SLO for a reason that hasn’t been mentioned. They have a 5-year MS program so that after 4 years you get your BS but some of your classes count towards the MS too, and in 1 more year you get the MS. It is valuable to have a MS, and it will take extra time (and time costs around $60K/year in lost salary, even if the college was free) if you don’t go to a school offering a 5-year plan.</p>
<p>Also I think your counselor is misinformed about the value of a UCLA degree. I know a person, in fact, who is doing their undergrad at CPP and their top choice for the MS is UCLA.</p>