Sidwell tuition 2024-25

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is the education that much better than Whitman?

Whitman and Churchill arguably provide better rigor/education than any of the privates in the area. They are known as “W” schools.

No they don’t.

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Anonymous wrote:Why don’t they announce the tuition increases before the application deadline?

Because they are not stupid.

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Two kids at Sidwell. It is not "worth it" or good value. Likely only incrementally better overall, and worse in some aspects, than public W options. Very hard to make economic argument though - like healthcare - you want the best for your loved ones and price is secondary consideration until not affordable. Sidwell is a business - while 20x more applicants than places they will continue to increase the price until demand drops. We will likely leave in next few years unless school undergoes major turnaround in accountability to students and parents - but not because they keep ratcheting up the tuition above inflation.

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if you live in a terrible godawful school boundary (east of the park) and you don’t want to move, it’s worth it. and some people can afford it and college, some pretend they can, some get FA, etc. people who act shocked by the increase are ridiculous. we’ve been at a dc private for 10 years and it’s gone up every year. if you can pay $53k you surely can pay $56k.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Two kids at Sidwell. It is not "worth it" or good value. Likely only incrementally better overall, and worse in some aspects, than public W options. Very hard to make economic argument though - like healthcare - you want the best for your loved ones and price is secondary consideration until not affordable. Sidwell is a business - while 20x more applicants than places they will continue to increase the price until demand drops. We will likely leave in next few years unless school undergoes major turnaround in accountability to students and parents - but not because they keep ratcheting up the tuition above inflation.

What grades are your children in currently?

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Anonymous wrote:How do people pay this and save for college?

They are wealthy.

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Anonymous wrote:Anybody paying 50k for preschool is a fool.

Absolutely. We paid 8K and I though that was nuts but it was cheaper than good daycare. lol.

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Anonymous wrote:Is the education that much better than Whitman?

Yes, the overall educational experience is superior. Plus, Sidwell consistently sends a higher percentage of graduates to Ivy+ colleges than the W schools.

https://moco360.media/2023/09/13/where-montgomery-county-high-school-graduates-are-going-to-college/

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Anonymous wrote:Anybody paying 50k for preschool is a fool.

That’s why you wait until high school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is the education that much better than Whitman?

Yes, the overall educational experience is superior. Plus, Sidwell consistently sends a higher percentage of graduates to Ivy+ colleges than the W schools.

https://moco360.media/2023/09/13/where-montgomery-county-high-school-graduates-are-going-to-college/

Because it’s a completely different pool of kids (public schools educate everyone whereas Sidwell is selecting the advantaged few). Selection bias at its finest. Doesn’t make it a better school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is the education that much better than Whitman?

Yes, the overall educational experience is superior. Plus, Sidwell consistently sends a higher percentage of graduates to Ivy+ colleges than the W schools.

https://moco360.media/2023/09/13/where-montgomery-county-high-school-graduates-are-going-to-college/

Because it’s a completely different pool of kids (public schools educate everyone whereas Sidwell is selecting the advantaged few). Selection bias at its finest. Doesn’t make it a better school.

Yes, it does. Selection bias, well-prepared, wealthier and better resourced students (among many other reasons) are why Sidwell is a better school. Selection bias eliminates a lot of problem students, and it elevates the experience for the privileged few who remain. I know it’s not pc to say these things, but you know it’s true.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is the education that much better than Whitman?

Yes, the overall educational experience is superior. Plus, Sidwell consistently sends a higher percentage of graduates to Ivy+ colleges than the W schools.

https://moco360.media/2023/09/13/where-montgomery-county-high-school-graduates-are-going-to-college/

Because it’s a completely different pool of kids (public schools educate everyone whereas Sidwell is selecting the advantaged few). Selection bias at its finest. Doesn’t make it a better school.

Yes, it does. Selection bias, well-prepared, wealthier and better resourced students (among many other reasons) are why Sidwell is a better school. Selection bias eliminates a lot of problem students, and it elevates the experience for the privileged few who remain. I know it’s not pc to say these things, but you know it’s true.

Would love to see this statement on their website rather than all that garbage about a welcoming, inclusive and diverse community of learners. Such hypocrisy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is the education that much better than Whitman?

Whitman and Churchill arguably provide better rigor/education than any of the privates in the area. They are known as “W” schools.

No they don’t.

Yes. They arguably do. And they are tuition FREE.

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Looks like a 4.5% increase for Upper School

Not outrageous but still

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Two kids at Sidwell. It is not "worth it" or good value. Likely only incrementally better overall, and worse in some aspects, than public W options. Very hard to make economic argument though - like healthcare - you want the best for your loved ones and price is secondary consideration until not affordable. Sidwell is a business - while 20x more applicants than places they will continue to increase the price until demand drops. We will likely leave in next few years unless school undergoes major turnaround in accountability to students and parents - but not because they keep ratcheting up the tuition above inflation.

Funny thing is, these schools are not businesses. They are non-profit organizations.

They are supposed to be mission-driven, not profit-driven. In fact, maximizing income conflicts with the mission.

But mission gets set aside because maximizing profit conveniently maximizes the heads salary, raises the prestige (to some eyes), and serves the elitist preferences of the board members.