<p>To be clear, I never disparaged NEU or said don’t there. I am simply advocating two things:</p>
<p>1) Don’t use cost as the single deciding factor, though it should definitely be an important one. If you decide solely based on cost, you may find yourself in a position where you can’t get the job you want. Do a cost-benefit analysis and determine which school is hte best value for you or your child.</p>
<p>2) Don’t assume you are your child will be attending graduate school by default. Four to five years of a BS is a long time and you never know how goals and desires will change, not to mention the grades required. Take into account the types of jobs you can get with a BS from a school when choosing. That may be the route you take.</p>