State schools where it doesn’t suck to be OOS

[Anonymous]

Traditional B1G publics with the fewest in-state students:

1. Michigan (~54%)
2. Penn State (~58%)
3. (tie) Wisconsin, Purdue & Indiana (~62-63%)
4. Minnesota (~66%)
5. (tie) Illinois, Ohio State, UMD (~75%)

The others are all around 80% in-state or higher. Rutgers looks to be the highest at 90%+.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My DD initially was focused on going to an OOS state school. In the end she was really worried that the place she liked the most would be a back up for the in-state students (who are 80%) were compelled to attend bc of cost. I think this was in part bc she was offered honors/merit at our in state school and felt this way herself but really wanted to go away. She wound up at a private school which wasn’t what she had originally planned.

what an incredibly snobby and entitled child you raised

Aww thank you so much!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My DD initially was focused on going to an OOS state school. In the end she was really worried that the place she liked the most would be a back up for the in-state students (who are 80%) were compelled to attend bc of cost. I think this was in part bc she was offered honors/merit at our in state school and felt this way herself but really wanted to go away. She wound up at a private school which wasn’t what she had originally planned.

what an incredibly snobby and entitled child you raised

Np. I kind of get it because my daughter was so happy to go to her first choice but was kind of bummed that all of her friends had been rejected by their top ivy/elite choice so they always had a chip on their shoulders about never being totally happy with their school.

Not a big deal, of course, but real.

Yes that was what she was encountering. She was meeting people who were a little disappointed to be going to their state flagship even though she had been excited. She would have paid full oos tuition for the same thing they were all getting for free. This wasn’t the only issue. She also just started feeling that it wasn’t a great fit culturally and part of that was that it had such a high percentage of in state. There were academic reasons she ultimately preferred the private college as well.

[Anonymous]

I was OOS at Chapel Hill and had no issue making friends in my dorm, in my classes, in my sorority, etc. None. Loved it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC’s friend is miserable at Wisconsin. Rushed and said they were told OOS rich kids from the East Coast not welcome. DC is at Berkeley and it’s very accepting of OOS students.

That sounds unusual. My cousin's DD just graduated from there last year, and loved it so much she ended up staying to live in Madison. She's from NOVA.

[Anonymous]

Any insight on the out of state experience at UGA?

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Anonymous wrote:UofSC. There are some small circles of "Charleston Blue Bloods" but the majority of the school is geographically diverse and there is plenty to do.

I’ve heard that school is tough socially if you don’t go Greek or don’t join the Christian groups.

Not what I have heard...from my DS who attends. UofSC is a large school. Great friend groups form in the freshman dorms, and continue through the four years. You don't have to be friends with everyone. You will find your people. And, to answer the original question, it doesn't suck to be OOS there.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My DD initially was focused on going to an OOS state school. In the end she was really worried that the place she liked the most would be a back up for the in-state students (who are 80%) were compelled to attend bc of cost. I think this was in part bc she was offered honors/merit at our in state school and felt this way herself but really wanted to go away. She wound up at a private school which wasn’t what she had originally planned.

what an incredibly snobby and entitled child you raised

Np. I kind of get it because my daughter was so happy to go to her first choice but was kind of bummed that all of her friends had been rejected by their top ivy/elite choice so they always had a chip on their shoulders about never being totally happy with their school.

Not a big deal, of course, but real.

Yes that was what she was encountering. She was meeting people who were a little disappointed to be going to their state flagship even though she had been excited. She would have paid full oos tuition for the same thing they were all getting for free. This wasn’t the only issue. She also just started feeling that it wasn’t a great fit culturally and part of that was that it had such a high percentage of in state. There were academic reasons she ultimately preferred the private college as well.

Again this is absolutely absurd projection. You think California kids are moping about matriculating at Cal? Virginia kids at UVA?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My DD initially was focused on going to an OOS state school. In the end she was really worried that the place she liked the most would be a back up for the in-state students (who are 80%) were compelled to attend bc of cost. I think this was in part bc she was offered honors/merit at our in state school and felt this way herself but really wanted to go away. She wound up at a private school which wasn’t what she had originally planned.

what an incredibly snobby and entitled child you raised

Np. I kind of get it because my daughter was so happy to go to her first choice but was kind of bummed that all of her friends had been rejected by their top ivy/elite choice so they always had a chip on their shoulders about never being totally happy with their school.

Not a big deal, of course, but real.

It’s delusional to believe that the in-state kids at the state flagship have a chip on their shoulders! You people REALLY need to get out of your bubbles.

It's actually.. not that crazy of a thought. You don't think there are in-state kids at somewhere like Michigan that got into private schools and didn't attend due to cost that are peeved about it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Traditional B1G publics with the fewest in-state students:

1. Michigan (~54%)
2. Penn State (~58%)
3. (tie) Wisconsin, Purdue & Indiana (~62-63%)
4. Minnesota (~66%)
5. (tie) Illinois, Ohio State, UMD (~75%)

The others are all around 80% in-state or higher. Rutgers looks to be the highest at 90%+.

Purdue is 40% instate

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My DD initially was focused on going to an OOS state school. In the end she was really worried that the place she liked the most would be a back up for the in-state students (who are 80%) were compelled to attend bc of cost. I think this was in part bc she was offered honors/merit at our in state school and felt this way herself but really wanted to go away. She wound up at a private school which wasn’t what she had originally planned.

what an incredibly snobby and entitled child you raised

Np. I kind of get it because my daughter was so happy to go to her first choice but was kind of bummed that all of her friends had been rejected by their top ivy/elite choice so they always had a chip on their shoulders about never being totally happy with their school.

Not a big deal, of course, but real.

It’s delusional to believe that the in-state kids at the state flagship have a chip on their shoulders! You people REALLY need to get out of your bubbles.

It's actually.. not that crazy of a thought. You don't think there are in-state kids at somewhere like Michigan that got into private schools and didn't attend due to cost that are peeved about it?

Peeved? A bit dramatic don’t you think? Using Michigan as an example is pretty silly as well. If you stated an average public state flagship I would somewhat understand your comment. It’s still a ridiculous statement.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Traditional B1G publics with the fewest in-state students:

1. Michigan (~54%)
2. Penn State (~58%)
3. (tie) Wisconsin, Purdue & Indiana (~62-63%)
4. Minnesota (~66%)
5. (tie) Illinois, Ohio State, UMD (~75%)

The others are all around 80% in-state or higher. Rutgers looks to be the highest at 90%+.

Purdue is 40% instate

Not according to College Factual, which is where these numbers are from. Stats are for undergrad only, which might account for the difference.

https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus/student-life/diversity/chart-geographic-breakdown.html

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My DD initially was focused on going to an OOS state school. In the end she was really worried that the place she liked the most would be a back up for the in-state students (who are 80%) were compelled to attend bc of cost. I think this was in part bc she was offered honors/merit at our in state school and felt this way herself but really wanted to go away. She wound up at a private school which wasn’t what she had originally planned.

what an incredibly snobby and entitled child you raised

Np. I kind of get it because my daughter was so happy to go to her first choice but was kind of bummed that all of her friends had been rejected by their top ivy/elite choice so they always had a chip on their shoulders about never being totally happy with their school.

Not a big deal, of course, but real.

It’s delusional to believe that the in-state kids at the state flagship have a chip on their shoulders! You people REALLY need to get out of your bubbles.

It's actually.. not that crazy of a thought. You don't think there are in-state kids at somewhere like Michigan that got into private schools and didn't attend due to cost that are peeved about it?

I agree with this. We know plenty of kids who don't view their fantastic in state options like UF, UNC, UVA the way out of state students do. They have a tough time getting excited about these schools because they see them as an extension of their high school experience. Of course they are great schools and make 100% financial sense, but to an 18 year old, they don't have the same draw as a unique far away experience.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My DD initially was focused on going to an OOS state school. In the end she was really worried that the place she liked the most would be a back up for the in-state students (who are 80%) were compelled to attend bc of cost. I think this was in part bc she was offered honors/merit at our in state school and felt this way herself but really wanted to go away. She wound up at a private school which wasn’t what she had originally planned.

what an incredibly snobby and entitled child you raised

Np. I kind of get it because my daughter was so happy to go to her first choice but was kind of bummed that all of her friends had been rejected by their top ivy/elite choice so they always had a chip on their shoulders about never being totally happy with their school.

Not a big deal, of course, but real.

It’s delusional to believe that the in-state kids at the state flagship have a chip on their shoulders! You people REALLY need to get out of your bubbles.

It's actually.. not that crazy of a thought. You don't think there are in-state kids at somewhere like Michigan that got into private schools and didn't attend due to cost that are peeved about it?

No, people in Michigan tend to be normal and don't think Tufts or Brown are the end all be all of success.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Traditional B1G publics with the fewest in-state students:

1. Michigan (~54%)
2. Penn State (~58%)
3. (tie) Wisconsin, Purdue & Indiana (~62-63%)
4. Minnesota (~66%)
5. (tie) Illinois, Ohio State, UMD (~75%)

The others are all around 80% in-state or higher. Rutgers looks to be the highest at 90%+.

Purdue is 40% instate

Not according to College Factual, which is where these numbers are from. Stats are for undergrad only, which might account for the difference.

https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus/student-life/diversity/chart-geographic-breakdown.html

For fall '23, Purdue Common Data Set says 50.7% of first years are from OOS, and 48.3% of undergrads as a whole are from OOS. Note this does not include international students, just domestic students who are not from the state of Indiana.