UCSD vs Columbia CS MS

[LostMyDucK]

I have been accepted to UCSD and Columbia for Masters in CS. They are both ranked #15, so I was wondering what the advantages/disadvantages would be for attending one over the other. I plan to live in California (I am not a California resident so I will have to pay OOT) so UCSD seems attractive in that regard, but Columbia is an IVY LEAGUE! (I don't know if companies really care about this though). I have read that Columbia only really beats UCSD if you plan on working with firms/investors/start ups, though I'm not sure how much this thought holds true. Another thing about Columbia that is a negative is that it's difficult to attain funding where it would be much easier to score an RA/TA position at UCSD; however, I have no debt leaving undergrad so I am willing to take 2 years off debt because I'm not too worried about paying it off. Are my thoughts valid? What would be your opinion on this? Thanks in advance!

[svent]

Who the hell cares about Ivy. You sound like an east coast parent. Go to UCSD. I bet UCSD tuition is cheaper too.