UIUC is still top choice for my daughter for Chem Engineering. Other option really is U Delaware (OOS with merit cheaper by $14K).
The gap of $14K will have to be a loan if UIUC is the choice. We are visiting UDel next week and unless she falls in love with that school, I think UIUC is the choice.
Why UIUC, for her a better “overall” school with more opportunities in case she wants to shift to another engineering or other majors. And felt that people in general in Urbana and UIUC students are “very nice” and probably a good fit.
Anyone in the same situation? Prefer not to loan but can make it work if we have to. Comments are appreciated.