USC CS PHD OR UCI CS PHD?

[there_is_a_so_long_wait]

If you have to choose between the two.  Which one and why? Thanks 

[you_will_get_in_fam]

Did you already get admits from both? If you are in the US, they will probably have you visit them if you are accepted, some schools do that. Or you could just request to visit otherwise. 

Besides rankings, you will probably want to look at whether you like the working style of the groups you are interested in, whether you like the city, how costly it is to live in, does the city offer the lifestyle you want, and all that. Visiting them will help you answer some of these questions.

[there_is_a_so_long_wait]

thanks, fam! no, I have not gotten admits from both.

they're both in southern Cali so many factors overlap.  I heard they're pretty equal in ranking.  it's my two top choices.