hi guys! im currently losing my mind choosing between ucla and ucsd for public health (pre for ucla, both BS). im hoping to go to PA school, so i definitely want to factor in GPA safety and access to good ecs for pa school.
ucsd:
pros - 100% free all four years, they gave me 4 years guaranteed housing with the scholarship i got, public health program is GOOD and doable (sister graduated from there with 3.85 gpa, got into top mba program), and its close to home. i got into sixth college which has rlly nice dorms, and i like the curriculum more. i also have priority enrollment and extra support resources since i got their casp scholarship! also would be able to drive to any jobs/positions i get to help my pa school apps bc im from san diego -- dont mind being in the same city because i would be dorming & i love sd anyways.
cons - maybe lacks a social life, less prestige? also got into ucla and cal so im like hesitant but i also dont care that much about prestige
ucla:
pros - dream school, ucla health is right there, love the area, would probably have a good social experience, and public health is well regarded there.
cons - only option that would actually cost me money (10k/year - not bad obvi but everything would come out of MY pocket and i dont want to be in debt before even starting grad school), public health curriculum looks a lot harder (need to take like a physics series and other weeder classes, and enrollment sucks apparently.
i would appreciate if anyone could offer me any advice! ive been losing it since i got into both schools but i just want to set myself up well, thank you!!