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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. The merit scholarship brings the tuition of CWRU down to $39k a year. Pitt honors also has merits, but only $5k. So the two schools are close in terms of tuition. UIUC has yet to announce their merit scholarships. But at this stage it is more important for us to find the best fit in terms of academic rigors and peer group. Visited all campuses. Really like CWRU. Pitt is good too.  Frankly UMass and Oberlin and VT have the best campuses. Without Madrid, will pick CWRU. But with Madrid it is harder to decide. Worry about falling behind and not fitting in. [/quote]

"worry about falling behind and not fitting in". That is a valid concern.  Definately check out the academic course offerings for Madrid.  Will your son be able to take Chem 101/Bio101 or whatever would be typical for his major?  The "not fitting in" is also extremely valid concern IMO.  He will return to campus knowing only those who were in Madrid.  Reality is, unless you are extremely extroverted, it can be challenging to make friends.  Both of my kids "core group of college friends" was set within the first 6 weeks.  Sure they have many additional friends they have met along the way, but those first 2-6 weeks are key for forming friend groups.  Once those groups are formed, it's much harder for a new student to make friends---everyone already has their friend groups and isn't focused on meeting new people, they are focused on academics and college life.

Also CWRU Madrid is a realively new thing.  It was not a think for class of 2026 when my kid considered Case.  So it's fair to ask questions and make sure you are not a guinea pig and will be set to graduate in 4 years still. 
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