Why do people go to another state’s public university?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For the same reason they go to private schools. They don’t like their in-state public options.

+1

[Anonymous]

It seems impossible for a grown adult not to understand this.

[Anonymous]

Yes, we just had a huge thread on this!

Our state school is UMD. DC got in, liked it, but didn't want to be so close to home. Currently attends UCLA. It's worth every penny and we can afford it. There are a lot of great public universities out there and I think it's great for young people to experience a different geographic region.

[Anonymous]

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/690/1148093.page#25616566

Recent long thread

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I live in Maine. I love just about everything about living here but TBH our state university system just isn’t so great (except for engineering where it seems to be solid.) However, we do have some good state systems around us in New England that tons of kids go to to stay a reasonable distance from home, for local networks etc. instead of the in-state system. Would I moved to Vermont or New Hampshire so my kid could get in-state rates? Definitely not.

Many of the schools up there seem to offer a discounted rate for New England residents

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OOS public - often $50-$60K
Private - $80-90K and rising

Some kids want to try living in another state - spread their wings a bit. OOS public is much more affordable for many than private.

The average private university cost of attendance is $55,000. Not 80-90 and rising.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live in Maine. I love just about everything about living here but TBH our state university system just isn’t so great (except for engineering where it seems to be solid.) However, we do have some good state systems around us in New England that tons of kids go to to stay a reasonable distance from home, for local networks etc. instead of the in-state system. Would I moved to Vermont or New Hampshire so my kid could get in-state rates? Definitely not.

Many of the schools up there seem to offer a discounted rate for New England residents

https://db.nebhe.org/fmi/webd/TuitionBreak?script=SchoolLink&$schoolname=University%20of%20Massachusetts%20Amherst&homeurl=https://nebhe.org/tuitionbreak/
Only for certain majors

[Anonymous]

Usually because they can’t get into UVA. Then they lie to themselves and others and say they wanted an “out of state experience.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Usually because they can’t get into UVA. Then they lie to themselves and others and say they wanted an “out of state experience.”

You are the reason people don’t like UVA

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live in Maine. I love just about everything about living here but TBH our state university system just isn’t so great (except for engineering where it seems to be solid.) However, we do have some good state systems around us in New England that tons of kids go to to stay a reasonable distance from home, for local networks etc. instead of the in-state system. Would I moved to Vermont or New Hampshire so my kid could get in-state rates? Definitely not.

Many of the schools up there seem to offer a discounted rate for New England residents

https://db.nebhe.org/fmi/webd/TuitionBreak?script=SchoolLink&$schoolname=University%20of%20Massachusetts%20Amherst&homeurl=https://nebhe.org/tuitionbreak/
Only for certain majors

That is for just UMass-Amherst

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Usually because they can’t get into UVA. Then they lie to themselves and others and say they wanted an “out of state experience.”

You are the reason people don’t like UVA

Whatever. You know I’m not wrong though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OOS public - often $50-$60K
Private - $80-90K and rising

Some kids want to try living in another state - spread their wings a bit. OOS public is much more affordable for many than private.

The average private university cost of attendance is $55,000. Not 80-90 and rising.

This thread is about actual trade-offs, not averages. Please list for me private schools that are $55K - and lower, to balance out all the $75K and up schools I’m familiar with. Don’t include financial aid, we’re not getting any. Don’t include merit, not all students get it AND sone schools don’t give it.

Show me actual sticker prices cheaper than Penn State, Wisconsin, Indiana, Clemson, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live in Maine. I love just about everything about living here but TBH our state university system just isn’t so great (except for engineering where it seems to be solid.) However, we do have some good state systems around us in New England that tons of kids go to to stay a reasonable distance from home, for local networks etc. instead of the in-state system. Would I moved to Vermont or New Hampshire so my kid could get in-state rates? Definitely not.

Many of the schools up there seem to offer a discounted rate for New England residents

https://db.nebhe.org/fmi/webd/TuitionBreak?script=SchoolLink&$schoolname=University%20of%20Massachusetts%20Amherst&homeurl=https://nebhe.org/tuitionbreak/
Only for certain majors

That is for just UMass-Amherst

Yes, you are correct. UNH is much more generous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Every state has its own public university (and typically multiple options or campuses). They provide access to the maximum number of students in the most efficient manner and they all have reputable programs and departments consistent with that state’s means and priorities.

So, why send your kid to another state’s public schools? I get that some people may not like the quality of any public school because of size or personal attention or prestige and therefore choose to pay extra for a private school, but if you send your kid to another state’s public school, you’re just paying private tuition rates (typically) for another state’s public option. Some people may also not like how the legislature misuses their own state schools for political gain by banning certain things or emphasizing others to the detriment of the overall education and thinks other states prioritize public universities more, but at least in your own state you have a say in that through your vote. And if you really hate your home state’s public universities, you often can move to another state, especially in a place like the DC area where you can do it without necessarily changing jobs, just like people move neighborhoods to send their kids to different public school systems.

My kid chose an OOS public school not bc it was public, or OOS, but bc it was his first choice for a bunch of reasons. Had the stats and fortunately for us the means to be full pay at the top 15 his sister attends but this was his choice. It being a state school played no part in his decision.

[Anonymous]

You really don’t know?

1. DC residents have no state university. They can’t get in-state rates anywhere.

2. The state university may not offer your field of study.

3. The state u may not have the resources you need. For example, nursing students may not have access to the latest tech at certain schools.

4. The top 10 program may be in another state. For example U Del has the #1 physical therapy program and a top positive psychology program. UMD has a top business program.

5. Family may live too close to state u and kid wants to branch out for growth purposes.