I doubt they offer "full rides". It is usually based on financial need. They look at your income and put together a package, if it like Ivy League schools.
I have mixed feelings about top caliber expensive schools. For those that aren't wealthy that is. I can't imagine coming out of undergrad 40k in debt. And then saddle on additional debt for med or law school or other training. It's an individual choice. I don't regret my choice of going the cheap way, although I will never know what was behind the other doors (some not knocked on, some not opened, and some not offered).
If he does well in a top-drawer school, there will be doors open to him that otherwise might not be available. (these schools protect their own).
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