<p>If $ is not an issue and the kid likes the ivy, I say go ivy. Preferred walk-ons at DI are often the practice or scout team. It can be quite disheartening (my “manny” was one). Practically the same time commitment (except for away games), but no $ and hardly any glory. Definite injury risk to consider as well. Constant worry about what the next recruiting class will have in kid’s position. Two to five years after graduation, would there be a regret at passing up chance to go to the top ten school? I am not an ivy worshipper either, but this one would be pretty clear to my D.</p>