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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To answer the original question - go state if you are in a state with a good, state-run system, like CA or VA (I don't know anything about MD).  The VA schools offer exceptional value for under $10K a year (excluding room and board).  If you are going for "name" then do it at the grad level (and, again, some of the state universities have amazing Masters and Ph.D programs.[/quote]

I understand this and it makes sense.  But what if your kid doesn't get into the top state school?  For us that would be UVA or W&M.  If those doors are closed, is it worthwhile to spend $$ on the best private college/university DC can get into, or go to one of the less selective state schools?  [/quote]

This is entirely dependent on the major. If you are going to be an engineer, science major, education major, nursing major, or are headed for graduate school then yes, a less selective state school is fine. My brother got into Washington University School of Medicine with a biology degree from Northern Arizona University. The path might be a little longer for kids with those degrees, but they can absolutely position themselves to excel as they move up their career ladder.

If your kid wants to go straight to Wall Street with a bachelor's degree, or into a government position, or into publishing in New York, then the best possible private school is probably the way to go. [/quote]

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