sadsk8er, you strike me as a very rational thinker (and I know your parents are proud that you are taking such care with this decision). I wish for you what I wished (and wish) for my son and daughter, that you choose a path where you feel challenged and excited everyday, where you look forward to what you’ll learn next, and where you’ll take full advantage of the amazing opportunities your parents are subsidizing or helping to subsidize. If you have options that will provide those opportunities, you can’t go wrong. Choose. Enjoy.