Was he an engineer ?
As I said I don’t know the impact but I would have her make an appointment with an admission counselor, say that I’m planning to graduate in three years and ask the impact. There could be maturity concerns - having a I assume 17 year old with 18-21 and not in class. I don’t know. It’s why i’d ask.
I honestly don’t know the answer.
All people have said is to add a safety. You have the two SUNYs - both strong. If the student is ok at one of those, then nothing to question or get worried about as they’ll have a satisfactory home.