Which has a better AE program SDSU or UCSD.

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The discussion centers on comparing the aerospace engineering programs at San Diego State University (SDSU) and the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Participants highlight that UCSD has a stronger reputation in engineering, particularly in faculty quality and academic rigor, while SDSU may offer smaller class sizes and lower tuition costs. The curricula for both programs are accessible online, with UCSD noted for its comprehensive offerings in Materials Science and Engineering and Numerical Analysis. Ultimately, the choice may depend on individual academic goals and financial considerations.

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I'm currently going to a community college in Moorpark, CA, and I plan on transfering to either SDSU or UCSD. I'm an average student with a 3.0 gpa. Also the cost of tuition is a major factor and any school that would take me with my gpa. Another factor is that I want to study abroad in germany because I'm a german minor, so I have to take that into account. But does anybody have an idea of which school has a better aerospace engineering program; San Diego State or UC San Diego? Are there any other schools in california that might meet my criteria that I should consider? Much thanks in advance
 
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The 'best' program may depend on one's interest and which program can best support one's goals and interests.

Perhaps one should compare curricula:

SDSU - http://coursecat.sdsu.edu/catalog/A%20E.pdf
http://coursecat.sdsu.edu/catalog/ACCTG%20201%20to%20ANTH%20560.pdf - AE starts page 278 or 2of10 in pdf

UCSD - http://maeweb.ucsd.edu/undergrad/advising/degree_chk.php

Also look at supporting courses in Materials Science and Engineering and Numerical Analysis.
 
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UCSD probably does. I heard that UCSD has a very good engineering program. In general, UC's have more reputation than 'state' schools, such as SDSU
 
The UCSD looks good but isn't it a little more expansive than a state school? Also, aren't the class sizes usually smaller for state schools. That is what I'm use to since I'll be coming from a JC.
 
UCSD has a much better reputation if that's what you mean. Have you heard of the University of California system? If not, look it up. UCSD's faculty quality is top and I would say that the school's science and engineering rep is second to Berkeley's.
 
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The UCSD looks good but isn't it a little more expansive than a state school? Also, aren't the class sizes usually smaller for state schools. That is what I'm use to since I'll be coming from a JC.

yeah its probably more expensive. The class sizes are smaller for the lower-div classes. For upper-div engineering, the class size gets smaller. However, class size is not nearly as importnat as the reputation of the school's academics and faculty
 

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