UMich [OOS] vs UCSB [in-state] for CS?

tsbna44
Sat, 22 Mar 2025 22:51:50 +0000

Why worry about Ivies ? These are potentially better.

Have you asked for the career outcomes from each department ? Don’t assume the bigger name assures a better outcome.

I know a UT Chatt grad who just got big money from Oracle in Nashville. A poster reports their N Georgia grad got in at google. My Poli Sci Arizona nephew does CS at a big 7. Had to pass a boatload of tests.

Ask each for salary and location info.

Are you parents desiring to pay for UM ? Don’t forget, the last two years cost $4k more.

If you truly believe UM > UCSB, why not split down the middle with Purdue. You get near UM prestige at the UCSB price. The only issue there is you got into engineering it sounds like - and there are no majors there. You decide after FYE.

Good luck.