Which is better for Computer Science MS, Columbia University or Univ. Of California Los Angeles?

Both of them are top ranked schools with UCLA at top 84 and Columbia at top 46 based on PayScale's 2015 top universities and colleges report 2015 - see http://bitly.com/1rOeCRK)http://bitly.com/1rOeCRKso the choice will just be narrowed down based on the chosen college major. One may be a better fit over the other depending on college major.Of course, the most important is application. You should apply and see if you get accepted.Other factors include cost including scholarships, proximity to your location or residence, culture, and more. Some people even choose based on dorm options, the number of friends attending the same school and part time jobs available.Here's a comparative report between the two schools:http://bitly.com/1Jwbq3ahttp://bitly.com/1xlp2Jj

When some one seeks to take admission in MS programmes, the parameter  to be considered  in selection of universities  should be Global ranking of the university, Aluminies,fee structure n scholarships ,whether public or private,academic  programmes,placements,infrastructure ,facilities  and so on. Academic  ranking of UCLA is 16 where as columbia university  is ranked no.8. But if u look at aluminies you may find UCLA a better choice(maths /science). for futher details u r advised to join EDULIX where u may directly contect with the students  of these universities  n clarify  ur doubt.