The Villanova School of Business was my child’s “dream school” but they were not accepted. They are an accounting major at another, less expensive school, where they are getting a BS/MS in four years. Honestly, I think it has been fantastic for them. I think clubs are competitive at Villanova. At the smaller school, my child has thrived and, through their own initiative, got internships after their freshman, sophomore and junior years, and has an accounting job lined up with a major company for after graduation. The good news is accountants are in demand. Your child may enjoy Villanova, and that’s great, but a student can absolutely be successful with a degree from many other, less expensive colleges.
I believe the student’s attributes are more important than the school. Good luck to your student.