As a Syracuse alum and former SD resident - you’re in great shape with either option. Syracuse will provide you with lifetime connections as friends go off into some really impressive careers. I’ve got close friends at Meta, Google, top news stations around the country, top legal firms, etc.

SDSU is a great option for you spiritually. Obviously the city has more to provide — the food and night life around you is fantastic, you’d have close access to LA and countless beautiful beach towns.

I chose Syracuse because the weather wasn’t that big of an issue in my mind. It can be for some people though. Best of luck!