<p>If dad has buckets of money, and paying for U Del won’t mean much sacrifice for the family, it is perfectly fine to choose the more expensive option for the sake of “fit”. However, if that isn’t the case, then no, go to the cheaper place.</p>
<p>Have your son run his numbers through this calculator and then talk the results over with him and his dad. The decision may be easier to make when everyone sees the numbers side by side. [FinAid</a> | Calculators | Award Letter Comparison Tool](<a href=“Your Guide for College Financial Aid - Finaid”>Award Letter Requirements - Finaid)</p>