University of Michigan vs UConn? Costs?

Colleges & Universities University of Michigan
20

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/engineering-doctorate-aerospace-aeronautical-astronautical

Michigan is ranked #2, only behind MIT

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/engineering-doctorate-mechanical

Michigan is ranked #3, only behing MIT and Stanford

I honestly cannot understand why your parents would be ok with full pay for UCLA. Engineering is not a top strength for the school.