I wanted to mention that Drexel - which is extremely expensive - has a dual enrollment agreement with the local community college. Basically, you can do core courses at the community college (the lab sciences are rumored to be superior) and then have guaranteed transfer. It depends on if you think he will get merit or need-based aid as a freshman. They also have an agreement with a Maryland community college if you are down there. I’ve known people who started at Drexel who then transfer to community college with the intention of saving money and going back. The atmosphere on both campuses is similar so it’s not such a hardship.