Seeking advice for high school senior from Illinois making college decision. Committed to UIUC Grainger school of engineering May 1 with some merit scholarships, but out of pocket cost estimated around 30k for the first year. Was just offered a full ride at MSOE for 4 years and feeling very conflicted.
UIUC-
Friends and girlfriend attending
Higher ranked engineering program
Larger student body/ more social opportunities
Specific major offered (systems engineering)
MSOE-
FREE
Closer to home
In a big city
Rigorous and career focused
Having a hard time looking past the free aspect. Career opportunities are good from either university degree but I want him to have a good college experience as well. Advice from anyone who attended either of these schools would be greatly appreciated.