If he’s into Computers, UT Dallas is the best bet in Texas. Also the most expensive in the state university system. Rice is probably the only private university that makes economic sense. For state universities, A&M and Texas Tech should be considered. For party schools, Texas State in San Marcos tops the list. For certain specialized ranch related degrees, Sul Ross in Alpine. University of Dallas (run by the Cistercians has a good reputation
In Louisiana, Tulane still has a good reputation, but I wouldn’t consider it cost effective. LSU Baton Rouge is probably about the only place worth traveling to in Louisiana these days. Maybe Grambling for football.
Of course, scholarships will change the equations anywhere.
Thanks! He’s hoping for Texas Tech. Yes Computer Science. He already got into Oregon Tech—but very cold! He’s a skilled programmer already (had 2 P/T jobs coding now), but his GPA is not the best, so he didn’t apply to top schools.
He is looking for public school with reasonable out-of-state tuition. And TX really offers that (FL, for example, does not).
He loves New Orleans and was accepted into University of New Orleans but it’s looking like they are planning still hybrid/online/in-person mix. Most colleges nationwide seem to be still thinking along those lines for Fall 2021 unfortunately.
Thanks again. He got into 4 Cal States which of course is the most affordable option but they are hopeless about reopening. Chico State already announced only 30% in person classes will be offered—and it’s 7 months from now!