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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So first my background--I have experienced the range of schools:  I attended a state school, went to a HYP for grad, and taught at a Top 25 liberal arts college.

I'm just curious...I went through this thread and I see a lot of people saying that they are going to stretch financially to send their kids to places like the place I used to teach.  Which is to say schools like Bates or Pomona.

And I guess I'm just curious and trying to understand why.  Based on my experience, these are places that are great and where a student will get a decent education and have a pleasant life for four years.  But very honestly, they are a similar price as HYP without offering the same level of name recognition, facilities, faculty, peers, etc.  You can get an equivalent education at the University of Maryland--maybe better if you are interested in doing undergraduate research--and typically go to the grad or professional school of your choice.  So what draws people to faraway expensive colleges?

The answers I came up with myself are that for some parents college is not just about education but about DS/DD finding a partner, or maybe the family is interested in a religious education (Catholic schools, BYU, etc.), or maybe they think that four years on an idyllic campus and what are hopefully lifelong friendships are worth the $240k price tag.  But I still honestly have some trouble wrapping my mind around that.  I'd be curious to hear people's responses.[/quote]

I agree. There are many wonderful LACs around the country that would provide a good education and a nice four years on a pretty college campus in a quaint town. But for most people going to a solid flagship that has endless opportunities for half the cost is a much better deal.[/quote]

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