Compared to UCSD, SDSU isn't all that close to the beach. You'll need a car to get to the beach from SDSU. For most majors and particuarly for science, I'd choose UCSD over SDSU. But SDSU may have some specific programs, such as undergrad business, that you are looking for. read more
Mark Kamstra, studied at South Dakota State University Answered Mar 23, 2018 It depends on which SDSU you are talking about - San Diego State University (Aztec’s) or South Dakota State University (Jackrabbits (Jacks)). read more
SDSU = ordinary, while UCSD = extraordinary. I'm originally from San Diego and SDSU pretty much is where a majority of the highschool grads went because they couldn't get into anywhere else. If you want a high-quality education from a prestigious institution, go for UCSD. read more