UC Berkeley vs. UC Santa Barbara

[geryes]

For the Mechanical engineering PhD, which one do you choose? Suppose that the funding from Berkeley is lower than Santa Barbara. Of course, the decision depends on some other factors but I would like to learn your comments.

[HassE]

UC Santa Barbara is a good school....

but for a PhD with recognition you can not beat out Berkley and the name that it offers. Where talking about a Tier 1 school vs. a Tier 2 school.

Although this is hard to say, but don't worry about the money. Both will offer you a stipend, even if UC SB is a thousand or so more, really whats the difference? If it were about the money you'd be working.

[adelashk]

If it were about the money you'd be working.

Wise.

[Fugitive]

For the Mechanical engineering PhD, which one do you choose? Suppose that the funding from Berkeley is lower than Santa Barbara. Of course, the decision depends on some other factors but I would like to learn your comments.

Have you got admit from UCB ? If yes, do you mind posting your stats..

Thanks

[geryes]

Thanks for the comments. There is really $1000 difference between the monthly stipend offers. But I agree with hasseye.