CS@UCSB, CS@DUKE, need decision！！

[daniexia]

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!

[habanero]

Go by which department is a better fit. You couldn't go wrong with either school.

[TropicalCharlie]

habanero is right. Go with the one that best suits you. I did my undergrad at ucsb and worked in research there for five years afterward. Feel free to pm me if you have any questions about santa barbara.