Which one is better? San Marcos State or San Diego State? (college)?

I would say SDSU all the way. I have lived in San Diego my whole life and SDSU is MUCH more established (it was founded in 1897, San Marcos was founded in 1989). I have heard it also the top small research university and has a wonderful business program. The atmosphere is much nicer at SDSU as well. See, San Marcos is in the north county area of San Diego, which is more suburban and much farther away from downtown and Pacific Beach (hot college hangout/neighborhood). SDSU is right off the 8 freeway so it is close to pretty much everything, not to mention you can take the trolley to get there depending on where you are planning on living. SDSU just has a really cool campus and some of the best teachers. I don't know how much you are into the whole Greek thing, but sororities and frats are pretty popular so be prepared to see a lot of that. No matter what you are into though you will find your niche because San Diego is just an awesome place (not to brag lol). Anyway, this is just my opinion and I hope I helped :)
 
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