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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]SLACs have very low ROI compared to state schools:

https://online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/info-Salaries_for_Colleges_by_Type-sort.html

They seem like a total scam except for the 1%. Much better for your future to go to UMD or Ohio State or Indians or Purdue or VA Tech to study engineering or business while enjoying college sports.

SLACs seem like a waste for all but the wealthy 1%era who don’t have to worry about finding a job after graduation. Many of them don’t have big college sports or Greek Life to generate alumni loyalty. What’s the point of them? 
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Ironically, one argument raised in favor of the creation of state schools was that it would provide a place for the great unwashed masses and keep the SLACs for the elite, so class distinctions would be preserved.  You just unintentionally reinforced that old argument![/quote]

I call bull. Many SLACs were founded by religious institutions. Many Catholic SLACs were founded specifically to educate working class kids, although these colleges are fading away. In Southern states the flagship state school always had the elite cachet, which is why there's few SLACs in the South. Same with Midwest. [/quote]

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