If OP wants to do accounting, Bentley’s “where” matters a lot. Especially now that firms are tightening on Associates. Especially in Boston. Bentley grads dominate at my Big 4. Can’t think of too many Merrimack College types. Not saying you can’t a job from other places, but Bentley Carrie’s a lot of weight.
But Bryant does well also, especially in our PVD office. It’s unfortunate that OP won’t consider that option. But I actually think your chances are pretty good being a legacy full-pay ED.
Was our Mom an accountant?