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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] I think people on this thread who are dismissing slacs never really went to a slac or has a kid in a slac. You have to really know how slacs differ in order to compare. Otherwise, whatever traits slacs might have, the state supporter will always find some element in a state school that could potentially satisfied that element to some degree.  Top slacs cost approximately $75,000 per year. There are reasons for their existence.[/quote]

And I think people who went (or send their kids) to SLACs often fervently believe that their educational experiences are unique to SLACs.  But seminars, accessible faculty, mentorship, liberal arts curricula, undergrad lab opportunities, attention to writing skills, etc. are all available at major research universities.  One difference may be that students generally have to opt in to/seek out these things at universities whereas they are more of a default at LACs.

Personally, I agree with the PP who suggested looking at major universities with colleges in the 4-6K student range.  They can be a best of both worlds scenario (lots of courses, many of them small; motivated student body with real diversity; faculty who are lifelong learners as well as teachers and who aren’t stuck teaching the same intro courses year after year).[/quote]

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