<p>Smith is indeed very different from MHC in terms of “fit”.</p>
<p>Congratulations to your friend’s daughter - I understand if you can’t check the FA package but do ask whether there are loans in that package and for how much (perhaps under the guise of worry for your daughter’s costs?). Some universities include PLUS loans and say it’s a full ride… it’s a rip off/a lie, but it happens and some parents fall for it. :s Your daughter’s friend really would have better choices if it were a “fake full ride”. I’m just being cautious about it due to seeing such situations before.
I agree that if it’s a real full ride, it sounds like a great choice. :)</p>