<p>I think my S is applying to both as he is looking for warm weather & merit. We live in the East so Miami definitely has a stronger reputation here. I’m sure as far as employers that there is some confusion between UCSD, U of SD and SD State. S did the summer program at UCSD, when I said he was going to visit San Diego, my few friends in the LA area thought I meant State. Sorry, can’t answer your other questions but will be looking at what other people respond.</p>