USC vs UCSB

[steep nexus]

Schools: USC and UC Santa Barbara
Intended major: USC = Economics, potentially switching to Business if possible
UCSB = Economics and Accounting
Similarities: People love both schools and speak very highly of them.
I am looking into pursuing a career in business, currently I am focusing on financial analysis or business consulting. USC would cost me 15-20k more a year to attend than UCSB.

USC Pros:
Reputable/Prestigious
Big City (opportunity)
Trojan Network
I like the campus/campus activity
Big Sports Culture
Private
USC Cons:
More expensive
I have heard that the people are rude/pretentious
I don't like LA that much

UCSB Pros:
Amazing campus
Relaxing/calm
Apparently companies hire a lot of econ students
I like the surrounding area
The people seem very nice
Cheaper
I have heard that they have really good professors
UCSB Cons:
Smaller city = less opportunity/networking (I assume)
No big sports teams
Less prestigious
Housing issues
Public

Is the Trojan Network actually as useful and worth it as people say it is? Thank you

[lunar python]

if you're going into business I recommend usc

business is a field where connections are important, and you have that there at usc due to high amounts of wealthy or influential people, or the children of those who are

10-15k is not a huge price to pay so I would go for it. But make sure your fin aid stays the same every year

[steep nexus]

Thank you for the advice. Do you think that USC would still be worth it even if I can't get into the business major? Ive heard that trying to change majors into business is very hard due to a lot of competition.

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If anyone goes to either of these colleges and wants to share their experiences I'd appreciate it