<p>I don’t know the full meaning of “preferred walk-on”, but I assume it means no athletic scholarship, no guaranteed spot on the team, and no help with admissions, whereas “Ivy offer” probably means help with admissions, probable spot on team, and of course no athletic scholarship.</p>
<p>So much depends on other things: the kid’s academic stats, academic aptitude, and athletic goals, the family’s finances, etc.</p>
<p>If it were either of my kids we’d probably opt for the the Ivy. But even as I say that, it depends on a lot of other things as well, such as which Ivy and how that matches the kid.</p>
<p>Edit: It’s not that I have some sort of Ivy worship syndrome; DD will be attending one of your above listed schools as a student/athlete next year.</p>
<p>I hope this is helpful. Good luck.</p>