UCSB vs. Cal Poly Pomona for Mechanical Engineering

My D undecides between UCSB and CPP for mechanical engineering. Cal Poly SLO is definitely another story but she is on waitlist. UCSB has a better reputation but a smaller engineering facility She has been in CPP and will attend UCSB open house early April. Our concerns are:

  1. Job placement Opportunities (How employees view the 2 colleges)
  2. Earnings after graduate
  3. Transferable AP Credits
  4. Student life and culture
  5. Financial is not a concern

Any inputs are really appreciated, thanks.