which school is better UCI or UCSC?

Question

which school is better
1)academically
2) which has a better social life 3
3) help get to grad school

Answer 1

It depends on whether you want to be an Anteater or a Banana Slug.

:-)

Seriously, from what I've heard and read, UCI is better academically and for helping you get to grad school, but UCSC has a better social life.

Answer 2

1) UCI is a top ranked school and is one of the better UCs. It has a very good pre-med program.

2) UCI is mostly commuter students from Orange County, some of whom will have big parties at their parent's mansions. UCSC has a lot of stoners, but also Santa Cruz is a great town with lots of concerts at small venues.

3) UCI will be better for grad school because it is academically stronger.