<p>Thanks for your post. I agree about the difference between the 2. My son scored a 640 (2100 total) , 32 ACT and carried a 3.9 (unweighted) at a top 5 high school. Due to his A/P, and dual credit etc he will have about 24 credits before we pay a dime of tuition. So, he would do well at either location.</p>
<p>I graduated from IUB, not near the top of the class or anything, so there was no benefit for me. I also had to get a good portion of my education at IPFW in Ft Wayne. It actually took over 5 years for undergrad because I put myself through. I got my MBA while working full time 10 years later. I admire and understand the people who go back to school and do what they have to do to get their degree. In fact, I would prefer a gritty B+ student next to me on a sales call or negotiation more than some of the “brightest students”. </p>
<p>I want him to be the best he can be and not in a pressure cooker with cut-throats trying to get a spot at a place like Deloite. </p>
<p>There seems to be a smack of elitism with some of these posts. Specifically, inferring that folks going back to school or bettering their families are a notch below. Maybe its the opposite.</p>
<p>Thanks again for your post and perspective. You have helped a lot.</p>