UC vs. CSU - Can a CSU rank higher than a UC?

jt1015
Fri, 06 Mar 2020 02:57:19 +0000

IMO, I don’t believe that it necessarily matters where you go attend for school whether that is a CSU school, UC school, or really any school. At the end of the day, it is what you take away from what you learned and how you will apply those skills in your future career after graduating. That being said though, it is still important to find the right suited school for you. The CSU schools tend to be more hands-on teaching whereas the UC schools are more research-oriented. This element is very subjective, so it just depends on what you desire as an academician. Factors such as a good department/program and student resources/opportunities are a couple of other vital considerations you want to keep in mind when deciding where to go (missing a lot more, but hopefully you get the picture I’m getting at). A factor you should never rely on is a school’s prestige. Of course, attending a prestigious school has its advantages societally, but it shouldn’t be your end-all. Wearing the name of the prestigious university across your chest absolutely does not hold any ounce of significance if you’re unable to be a successful student from there (e.g. lack of resources/opportunities, bad department/program).