OP, there are no results to compare until there are results to compare. And beating the many issues with outcome reports to death is a waste of bandwidth. Its been explained a lot. It may not stop, but it is a waste of bandwidth. There is a great thread here all about its limitations.
Please report back when your kiddo has acceptances and offers. There could be other offers that put UTD on the back burner. When you say “finals” in February, are you telling us he is a NMSF? There are several great opportunities for NMFs. Certainly UTD is one. Both of my s’s were NMF’s. What scholarship are you referring to? There seem to be a few strong scholarships offered.