<p>I’m looking to apply to both. If I happen to get accepted to both which should I choose considering I want to major in biology or chemistry (not matine bio)</p>
<p>I tend to lean tword Santa Cruz’s liberal and laid back atmosphere. Plus the I like the setting a little more.</p>
<p>other then that its a tie…I’m indecisive and need a little persuasion one way or another.</p>
<p>Which has better science facilities and which has better research opprotunities.</p>
<p>Neither of these are what I consider “sciency” UCs but I’d probably pick UC Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara is a lot more reputable than Santa Cruz.</p>
<p>sentiment, UCSB is very “sciency”</p>
<p>^Not relative to Davis, Irvine, San Diego, or Berkeley, IMO. </p>
<p>As a reference, here is the student profile of some of UCSB’s most popular majors compared to Davis and Irvine.
UCSB: [College</a> Search - University of California: Santa Barbara - UCSB - Majors](<a href=“College Search - BigFuture | College Board”>College Search - BigFuture | College Board)
UCI: [College</a> Search - University of California: Irvine - UCI - Majors](<a href=“College Search - BigFuture | College Board”>College Search - BigFuture | College Board)
UCD: [College</a> Search - University of California: Davis - UC Davis - Majors](<a href=“College Search - BigFuture | College Board”>College Search - BigFuture | College Board)</p>
<p>As for UCLA, it’s a tad bit more math/science oriented than UC Santa Barbara by major choice so that definitely makes UCSB one of the less “sciency” UCs. </p>
<p>I’m not saying UC Santa Barbara’s Biology and Chemistry programs aren’t good, it’s just not the go-to UC for many students who want to major in those areas.</p>
<p>sentiment, sorry about that. I was under the impression that “sciency” meant that the University was very good in Science and Engineering, not necessarily that those majors were the most in demand at the school.</p>
<p>UC Santa Cruz is a great environment for both learning (very science-oriented and interdisciplinary) and quality of life. </p>
<p>UCSB is also good, just a bit less laid-back. But they’re both excellent schools in either case.</p>
<p>UC Santa Cruz is a great environment for both learning (very science-oriented and interdisciplinary) and quality of life. </p>
<p>UCSB is also good, just a bit less laid-back. But they’re both excellent schools in either case.</p>
<p>UCSB’s College of Creative Studies is one of the best options in the UC for Biology, Chemistry and Physics. One of the best options in the nation, too. It’s a tough admit. </p>
<p>Both Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara will have research options for a motivated undergrad. I’d suggest calling the department offices and asking to talk to some undergrads who are involved in research opportunities. See if you get any strong vibes one way or the other. Other than that, I’d go with the campus environment you prefer.</p>
<p>visit both, talk to friends you know who go to each, etc. I think the schools have a different atmosphere and one may fit you better than the other.</p>
<p>the 3 tiers of UC schools</p>
<p>Tier 1 - UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD
Tier 2 - UCSB, UCI, UCD
Tier 3 - UCSC, UCR, UCM</p>
<p>I would definitely go to UCSB.</p>
<p>dude… UCSB all the way!!! it’s the most gorgeous campus ever, the academics are really good, the people are extremely good looking!</p>