Transfer out of a state University or Community College

[Thinker301]

Hello everybody!

I have a choice between an out of state university, which costs a lot, and a community college.

Either way I plan to transfer to the "best"(intellectually rigorous) school I can. (I want to be around primarily people who think so I am thinking a college like reed college, HMC, University of Chicago, etc)

What do you guys think.

EDIT : I might be able to apply as a freshman (and only go to a college for three years) if I go the CC route. I could be a non-degree seeking student. Also I am from the US.

 

[Vanadium 50]

I think your question couldn't be more vague. "I have a choice between one unnamed school and another unnamed school, and I am not going to tell you anything about my future plans. Pick one"

 

[Thinker301]

My bad. The state school is below the UCs, Michigan, and Maryland.
The cc is one of the best in the country.

 

[Thinker301]

Oh wait and I plan to eventually get a phd in physics and hopefully become a professor.