UCSD vs American University

middleagedmum
Sat, 30 Mar 2019 03:09:57 +0000

My dd is trying to decide between UCSD and American for political science / public affairs. We are in northern CA so UCSD is $55k cheaper over 4 years (got a merit scholarship at American) but she gets to make the choice. Anyone know about the UCDC program? She is tempted by the prospect of being in DC, and worried about the “socially dead” reputation of UCSD. On the other hand, my sense is that UCSD has better brand recognition - in CA, but perhaps not for Poli sci? She may also, of course, completely change her mind about her major, in which case we’re better off saving for grad school… thoughts? I know these two school are SOOO different.