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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m struggling to think of two schools that are truly “equal” where one would be 85k and the other would be 65k with merit. [/quote]

Wisconsin 61k
UGA about 38k w merit [/quote]

In general, I think if it’s exactly the same, you go for the cheaper option.  But with for example Wisconsin and UGA I feel like they are similar but not the same.  They are in different regional locations, they might have different majors that are strong/most popular, different percentages of Greek life participation, maybe different industries with ties to the schools and locations for alumni.  Depending on your kid and what they want to do and how they envision their college experience, I could see one school being their preference over the other.

What would be the reasons for your kid to pick Wisconsin over UGA?  And to decide if it’s 80K worth of difference, would it be worth it to your family to give up the alternative of what could be done with that money (i.e. money for grad school, money for your kid’s housing down payment etc.)?  [/quote]

If he wants Wisconsin we will pay. If he's undecided then I think makes sense to do so UGA. They're very similar for business. Neither direct admit, similar Greek life.  UGA has two
Tries to get into business school.  Wisconsin has one. [/quote]

Then they are "not similar".  I'd go to the cheaper with more options for actually majoring in what you want (at least for now).

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