I agree with staying close to home. One of my 18 year olds struggled with some mental health issues senior year, I wanted him to commute (with a nice merit scholarship), he wanted to go away (45 minutes). Thank goodness we were close by, scooped him up several times before his medical withdrawal in October. His twin with no issues is thriving at Clemson, thank goodness, because there is no quick way of getting there (she flew back after thanksgiving, still 10 hours door to door). She and a friend are driving here next weekend, 12+ hours.