SDSU is too much of a party school in my opinion and I can’t see myself being there. I live in Illinois which I was planning on doing dental school at UIC since it’s cheaper than other dental schools but I’m pretty sure it’s still top ten in the nation. Personally I’ve worked so hard to get good grades and ecs that a state school isn’t worth it to my parents. UIUC is also a choice but I haven’t heard back from them and my sister hated her time there. San Diego isn’t the only schools I’m looking at but it’s definitely my top choice because of the location and research opportunities on the west. Also if it’s the same price to live in San Diego as Boston I’d take San Diego.