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<p>I imagine her reenrolling at the school that had more to do with Josef Korbel than the repute of the program (can’t find whether he was her doctoral adviser/on her committee or not.)</p>
<p>Repute is generally found in research, professional schools, and alumni. The reputation of UD can’t be carried by one reputable professional school, and a handful of reputable alums.</p>
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<p>Certainly, few schools will wow everyone everywhere. But i don’t think its exactly fair to classify universities as falling into one of two categories: Wowing everyone everywhere, or not. UCLA and Brown fall into the latter category, but will still impress many people in many locations. (nationally and internationally) Can’t say that the same can be said about UD (and i think you’d agree.)</p>
<p>Either way OP, if UD gives you poor financial aid, and you get a better or equal program at a more reputable public university (i.e. IU, Purdue, etc.) i’d recommend going for one of those. But again, don’t discount location.</p>