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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Also, if LACs are so great, why do so few students--just 5%--attend LACs and why are so many LACs struggling financially and desperate for students ?
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Of course, the most elite LACs--SLACs--are fine, but the remaining 90% are not.[/quote]

That doesn't undermine the value of the liberal arts education.   Most people don't understand the value of a liberal arts education.  They're hyper focused on narrowly defined hard skills and career building.  That's not the type of education that LACs provide.

If someone finds a diamond and throws it away because they think it's glass, the value of the diamond is the same.  It isn't changed by the finder's ignorance.  
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Good Lord ! What a ridiculous way to explain the difference between a National University and an LAC.

My thought is that some are obsessed with LACs because they have to be.

Even though just 5% attend LACs, an LAC education is still a choice. But, as a choice, it must be scrutinized thoroughly because LACs are small colleges typically enrolling less than 2,000 students. Students need to select LACs carefully because there tends to be a dominant culture at these small schools which are often located in rural, isolated places. If one doesn't fit in, it can lead to a very uncomfortable and boring 4 years. But, if one wishes to replicate the boarding prep school experience at a higher level for 4 years, then LACs are the best option.

Some enjoy living in small communities with limited options where everyone knows each others business, while others thrive on diversity and having a multitude of options.

In sum, different strokes for different folks, but trying to portray an LAC education as superior to that at a National University is ludicrous.[/quote]

I don't think PP was saying one is better than the other. Stop being so sanctimonious.[/quote]

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