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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The only obstacle is that there are not enough seats for all of the qualified students who want to attend. Unless colleges want to address that (and I can't say that they do -- it would certainly change a lot about campus life, class size, facilities, etc.) this is how it's gonna be.[/quote]

There are plenty of seats available for "qualified students"---just look outside the T20 schools.  The differences between a T20 and a T60 school are minimal.  Plenty of really really really smart kids at schools ranked 30-60.  Once you realize that, not much needs to change.  Just you broadening your definition of acceptable schools. 
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The US two systems of higher education: government and private.

The government system is run by the state where you live, so in effect there are 50 separate public university systems. Each state may choose to admit students who don't live in the state, usually as a money maker since they charge those kids more to attend. Reforms, standards, admission and graduation requirements for these schools are up to each state. 73% of college students attend public universities.

If you choose not to use a state system of higher education, you may choose to apply to private and religiously-run private colleges. Reforms, standards, admission, and graduation requirements for these schools are up to the school.

There is not a huge difference in what is taught in a given major at any of the schools in the 4-year non-profit sector.[/quote]

Yup!  BME or MEchE is going to be virtually the exact same curriculum for a BS degree at any reputable university (in top 200), or accredited University.  Same for all Engineering degrees.  If your kid puts in the effort, they will learn the same things.  It's the MS/PHD programs where "the quality" matters much more---the research opportunities and ability to specialize in area of interest matters then.  
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