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[quote=Anonymous]OP I think you have the cost assessment absolutely correct.  Your net cost at CNU and JMU (as well as VA Tech) will be below the other options.  What are the differentiating factors:

The kids at CNU and JMU are likely to have similar grades and test scores and be equally competent as the more expensive private schools.
The kids at CNU and JMU are much more likely to be from Virginia solely due to the cost differential for instate students.
The student faculty ratio at CNU and JMU is 15/16 to 1.  The privates will be closer to 10-12/1.

If you are happy with the ratios and comfortable that the students being mainly from the local state then you are making a wise financial decision.  Also having a kid who is happy with their options is worth a lot.  I would put as much value into a happy and motivated student than any faculty ratio or in-state percentage.  I would suggest select 1 of them and go Early Decision.  There seems to be a significant advantage there.  Good luck![/quote]

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