I appreciate all the viewpoints on this topic. I just want to add that I think Bentley is an excellent school and offers the tools to succeed, including a top notch career services dept. My daughter, who will be applying to schools next year and who is also a great student, loves Bentley and would jump at such an offer. Lucky for the OP and my son, these are both quality programs. It’s true that accounting/marketing/etc classes at one school will cover the same material as any other school. A skilled, tenacious person will go far. I know several people who went to no-name or 3rd tier schools and are CFOs/CEOs today. I really loved BC and could see my son thrive there more than Bentley based on his personality and musical and athletic interests. He would likely be happy at Bentley once he got there. I just don’t want to have regrets as a parent providing a special opportunity for siblings and not my eldest. Luckily, we got this covered. If we didn’t, he’d go to Bentley, his second choice, and make the very best of it. In the end, I realize he will likely make a similar salary. Good luck, student818, you are smart to think this decision carefully. Also, collegecarla, your coin-toss analogy resonated with me. Thanks for sharing!