U of Pittsburgh vs Penn State vs Ohio State for CS?

If there are particular issues that would benefit your daughter from staying very close to home vs. a 3-hr drive away, only you know that. If that’s the case, do what is best for your daughter.

Otherwise, I’d have visits at all 3 campuses (again, if possible), map out the curriculum, see if there are options at one university that are more appealing than at others (perhaps a special study abroad option for CS, or an unusual club that interests her that is very active, or…). Talk with professors, students, eat the food, walk around the area just off-campus, etc.

I don’t know if you live in Pittsburgh, but this thread about going to college in one’s own hometown might be interesting reading if you go the Pitt route.

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