both are Computer Science PhD program.
Duke has a higher reputation.
UC-Santa Barbara (UCSB)'s engineering school is a lot better than Duke's.
According to usnews, CS@Duke ranks 27, while CS@UCSB ranks 35.
But National Research Council has a different rank. It ranks UCSB as top 10, while Duke is about 20.
Which factor will you consider while making a decision?
What is your decision?
Thanks a lot!