My son choosing between Florida Engineering on a full ride or small scholarship to Honors Engineering at Maryland. Thoughts?
I have many friends that attend UMD due to me originally from Maryland. Some of them are engineering majors [all different types] and have obtained good internships in the Washington DC area. UMD is just a quick metro ride in DC, and if your son has never been before then there is a lot to see and do there. However you can get lost and end up in places that are not safe. The area is a city, not like Gainesville. But now we weigh on full ride and a small scholarship. Your son can walk away debt free from UF compared to UMD. Both are well ranked.