<p>Both are great choices. Personally, I would go with Penn State. It has a very strong national reputation and a nearly unparalleled alumni network. Also, you are far more competitive than the average kid at Penn State so I believe that if you devote yourself to your work, you will be able to graduate at the top of your class and go on to get the same jobs a Brandeis education would allow you to get. Also, there is something to be said for saving $100k, even if your parents don’t want you to use it as the only factor. Only go to Brandeis if you are sure that the education that you get will be that much better.</p>