<p>I agree with Mom2collegekids. The OP’s DD has a list of school that are probably comparable in terms of opportunities. If one seems to fit some of what the DD has in mind more, in terms of environment, that is what should be the reason for the choice, not that the average pay from that school is $2K a year more. </p>
<p>How comfortable one is with the school, department and the other students there are important factors. Also the attrition rate. What % of those who come in as engineering majors end up graduating as the same? Engineering as a field of study is notorious for driving out students who start out in that discipline. </p>
<p>We’ve gotten off track from OP’s concerns. Wonder if his DD has come to any decision on the schools. It’s time for the envelopes for them all to be in hand.</p>