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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Yes, but is it worth the extra $351K? That is the question most wonder.[/quote]

I think so.  I don't think Gonzaga and STA, to name just two, compare academically.  Size of classes, range of student abilities, etc. are quite different.  But if you are asking about comparing those, what about this - is it worth it to spend $200k on Catholic education when your DC could arguably receive a better education in local public schools (minus the religious Ed)?[/quote]

I would never consider STA as a school for my 4.4 GPA son who is at Gonzaga.  The environment at STA (and the other Big 3) is not one that we consider conducive to our son's growth from an academic, spiritual, and physical standpoint.  There is something special at Gonzaga that you will never get at STA.  Namely a sense of service to others...not just the run of the mill community service most schools do, but really living it daily, being exposed to those in need on a daily basis.  At STA you are exposed to people with money, period.  Gonzaga's homeless shelter in the basement of the church gives these boys a chance to be "men for others" right in their back yard.

Another aspect is the the athletics at Gonzaga are superior to STA.  I know of many boys who are not even considering STA because of this and are going to Gonzaga.  Just read the STA lacrosse thread to get a feel for the state of athletic affairs at STA.  Pathetic.[/quote]

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