<p>Hi -</p>
<p>My son is faced the with the same/similar decision - however cost is a factor for us- both are out of state but udel is offering merit scholarship. Until Penn State offers a package (pretty sure he will not get anything from them) they are still in the running.</p>
<p>The way I see it - he will get quality education at either place.</p>
<p>Here are the main differences I can see</p>
<p>1- Name recognition (if thats important to you)- Not sure how it is looked at by future employers- but if your child attends grad school - that is the name that stands out (I am told).</p>
<p>2- Football- Is your son a fan? He is sure to have a positive sports experience at both schools if he is - but Penn State is clearly at the next level. If he is not admitted to UP - maybe not much of a factor</p>
<p>3- Distance- are they each close enough that it doesn’t matter?</p>
<p>4- Campus feel - We visited Udel it was beautiful- and everyone seemed happy. We did not visit Penn State (and will not unless we can afford to send him) But when you visit try to get a feel for the students - do they seem happy? are they smiling? can you picture your son happy here.</p>
<p>For us - my son is deciding between udel and SUNY Bing (in-state for us)- and we"ll be taking a second look at both. But if all things were equal I believe my son would choose Penn State - but he is thrilled that the Scholarship has given him udel as an option - and he will likely be an enthusiastic Blue Hen in 2011.</p>