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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t actually understand what parents see as the benefit of paying ooo for a school like Michigan. I get it’s a fun atmosphere but do you really think the academics and teaching are as good as a T20 private? 
I understand going to a public if you are in state and / or getting merit. But I know people paying full price for these schools (UCs also) and that surprises me. Michigan is a lot more expensive than UMD or Pitt and I don’t understand what it offers in terms of quality of education for that price. I would prefer many lower ranked mid-sized private schools and LACs. [/quote]

Well since you obviously worship USNWR rankings check this out:

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/undergraduate-teaching?_sort=rank&_sortDirection=asc

Michigan #14

Its PA score at USNWR is also among the top 20.

Michigan just does so many things well.

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I don’t worship UNSWR at all. I would prefer a lower ranked school with a focus on teaching and learning. Most LACs and mid-sized schools care about undergrad teaching and [b]I want my child to go to college primarily to learn[/b]. For the cost of Michigan oos I would much rather pay for a smaller private school. I am not saying I think large state schools are bad but if I could afford better I wouldn’t choose a large state school for undergrad. 
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What, exactly, do you think takes place at a large public school? [/quote]

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