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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 I want my child to go to college primarily to learn. 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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So tell me, how did you determine what a, “top 20 private” is?   After all, you were the one who brought it up. Then you had the temerity to compare Michigan to schools that are not at its academic level like Pittsburgh and UMD. I know it’s hard to believe for some of the naysayers here on DCUM, but not all large public schools are equal and alike. [/quote]

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