<p>I understand, both points, cricket. That’s why I agree with TheDad’s point that you have to look at on a case by case basis. In my S’s case, both schools also have excellent business schools (his second choice) and he’s got two years college credit, mostly intense honors classes from a well acredited school. </p>
<p>The challenge was the important part in that last part, but it’s also an opportunity he’s suddenly realized that he needs to consider exploiting. In his case, why not finish early at the less expensive, but well regarded school and spend a year or so in a prestigious graduate school, especially when the alternative is two much more expensive years as an undergraduate?</p>