Berkeley’s declaration for cs major is way over the class average, so unless you are very good at cs, there’s a risk that you will not be able to study cs in the four years. Vanderbilt has a much guaranteed position for cs major and more attention from the professor. Although the reputation for cs is better in Berkeley, there’s not much of a difference at undergrad level, since the teaching from a Nobel prize prof and a decent prof is similar at intro level. Considering that you are paying oos tuition, I would recommend Vanderbilt. Of course, if you are a competitive person, Berkeley could fit you well. But otherwise, you will grow more in a more collaborative environment.
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