Tufts tuition
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was just coming in to say University of Florida. |
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One is small private university in New England, the other is a large land grant university in Michigan. How are they comparable other than both awarding bachelors degrees? |
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We’re talking about quality of education. I mean if you want to pay 80K to be in Boston at a small school, then kudos to you. But others were asking for excellent state schools that are cheaper and I provided two examples. |
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What school does your child go to? What does a Better school in your county or district have that yours doesn't? ......... same thing for colleges really. |
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An honest person, finally! It’s a wealthy cohort. That’s what you’re paying for. Makes sense. My kid it as Blair. With the poors. And doing great. I guess what’s why I don’t understand paying 80k. We’re ok with the economic diversity. |
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So how are they comparable? What makes the quality of education at Michigan State comparable to Tufts? |
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That’s what I’m asking. People seem to think that Tufts is superior. I haven’t seen any quantifiable evidence that the education itself is that much better. Until I do, I don’t see a difference with most colleges. And I don’t see the point of paying so much for location or name brand. But that’s just me. |
Anonymous
So stay on that path for college. Why do you care why a Sidwell parent would want to pay for private college? You're living in different worlds. |
Anonymous
The key issue is the definition of comparable. If the definition is an institution that will grant a bachelor's degree in the desired field of study, there are likely plenty. |
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| UNC OOS with DC tuition credit. |
Anonymous
We are facing this now. My child is in athletic recruiting and has the grades for the high academic schools like Tufts. And is getting significant interest (weeding down the choices now). And it looks like, despite the positive prereads on grades, we are going to have to pass on those schools. Some offer a bit of merit but most offer nothing. And those that do, it's not enough to offset that sort of price tag for working parents, even ones with decent salaries. Our 592 would be wiped out in 2 years or less. It's incredibly frustrating b/c my kid has a rigorous schedule, with amazing grades, offers a lot in the sport and other ECs, and some of these schools are fantastic fits. But, we're going to have to pass b/c we just cannot swing that sort of money. And, yes, we expected that some would not offer merit and we could deal with that via other means (like scholarships) but those are hard to come by too, we are finding. Too many people need money. Too many smart kids competing for that money. Just not enough to go around. |
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| William and Mary. Half the price. |
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It’s pure curiosity. I am intrigued by the willingness to spend so much. We could if we had to, but this isn’t mandatory so we won’t. |
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Michigan State has a student to faculty ration of 12:1. Tufts is 6:1. |
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I’d wager to guess 95% don’t think a Chanel bag is worth it and haven’t bought one. Even though we have the money. So if the question is, will someone pay this? Sure. But is it worth it, 95% of us have voted with our checkbook on the Chanel bag question. Now .. is college a Chanel bag? That’s a different question. Not all are. But sure, some are. Some are def overvalued. Some are being bought for the label. |