More merit money vs. more prestige in college selection

<p>Anyone care to weigh in on how this has worked for them in the college selection game? Son is NMSF & likes science & computers–thinking maybe engineering. Not top in rank or GPA & probably doesn’t qualify for “need” aid. Thoughts?</p>

<p>Thanks! Son isn’t very interested in our state schools.</p>

<p>Try Rice and get the best of both.</p>