Yes it is based on major and price. He was also offered a big scholarship from Tulane, but has ruled them out because they don’t offer what he wants. He was also admitted to Ohio State for IE, with a large scholarship. Waiting to see if he is selected for their elite Integrated Business and Engineering program. Without that, I think he would choose GT over OSU.
There are no cost constraints. We can afford any school he chooses, but he does understand the concept of value.
There are surprisingly few IE programs around the country, though our state schools (Binghamton and Buffalo) do offer it. He has no interest in those schools. Even if cost were a factor, he would pay less at OSU with the scholarships he got.
Because his main interest is engineering, with a business twist, and OM seems like the most engineering-like business major. He doesn’t want finance or econ as a major. Frankly if he’s smart enough for engineering, and likes it, I think it’s a better major than finance or econ. Anyone can do those.
It seems that industrial engineering has myriad applications and career opportunities in every industry.
Have visited both multiple times. Would be happy at either. He’s an unusual kid, varsity athlete and president of engineering club, A-list socially but also friends with the geeks.