Revising this thread because son is going through the same situation has offers from both JUCO's and some serious interest from D3's.
Very High academic kid. Could go JUCO route completely free. Could get a hefty scholarship at a D3, but it would not cover all the costs and it would still be expensive. What are your all thoughts for an academic kid? What is the level of competition for both of them? Both are good programs. Would love to hear your opinions.