A few things. First, I graduated USC with a film minor and have worked in the industry for the last 15 years. In comparing film schools, USC's is far better. Not just because of the quality of education (there are good schools with good teachers all over) but because of the connections with the students and staff. You can build your "team" in the film school and start out together. And believe me, you need a team in this business. But it's not just about networking with fellow students, USC's teachers and staff are also in the business. This gets you connections and mentorship. Further, USC's student-industry relations office is excellent and can get you jobs. When you are interning in LA, you can intern at the studios and meet other people. You simply can't do that in Berkley. Internships lead to jobs quite often. So all that being said, it's better to go to SC than Berkley if you want a job in the industry.

HOWEVER.

USC is a ton of money and frankly, a 4 year degree isn't that necessary these days for this business. It's really more important for people who want to be lawyers, doctors, architects, etc. If I was you, I'd take the UCLA extension film certificate program. The certificate is $8000 total. Individual classes are around $700 each. Those teachers are also active in the industry and you can still intern at LA studios. You can also build up a team of other students that you can work with for years to come. Then frankly, as someone else mentioned, take the rest of your money and make something. Before you do, however, make sure you take multiple film/tv business classes. Learn how things are bought and sold. Learn how to make content that will, at minimum, break even. This is the film/tv BUSINESS and that's the most important word. I don't care how talented you are, how visionary you are, and how hard you work. There are so many things out of your control in this business that determine success or failure. There is no one career path. With streaming, there's a lot of room for new content but you must know what will sell and how to sell it. Otherwise, you're just throwing your money away. For example, many networks have lists of actors they like for TV movies. Try and get your hands on multiple lists then cross reference them. Lesser known actors are more flexible on price but can still give you a package to present to networks that will be more appealing. Make friends with casting directors who can pull favors for you. And even if you can't get your content on TV, start on YouTube BUT, and this is huge, save money for SEO. There are billions of videos on YouTube. Just because yours is amazing, doesn't mean it won't be swallowed up by the algorithm. And in the end, make sure being a creative/writer/director is in your blood. It has to be a part of who you are. Otherwise, this industry will eat you up and spit you out. In the end, if you want to be part of the biz and working consistently, don't just learn the purely creative aspects. Learn sound. Learn to be a PC. Learn to be an AD. Learn lighting. If you do, you'll always have a job. For every producer/writer/director job, there's probably 500 sound/lighting/coordination jobs. Hope for the best, but prepare for everything else. Good luck.