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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So let me ask this question that seems to be at a heart of a lot of this exchange:

Why do some people think that a state school is somehow inherently not as good as a more expensive school? What is the barometer that you are using?[/quote]

I think some people think that more expensive is always better, or think that private is always more prestigious.  I'd be totally fine with my kid attending a good state school, especially if it was because it was legit a better fit because of location, programs, etc.  [/quote]

I don't necessarily thin that state schools are somehow not as good as a private school, and don't know anyone that does, either.  I will give you an example, however.  My niece got into UChicago for Economics, and GMU for Economics, with a full, free ride.  She chose UChicago - her parents paid something like 250K for 4 years?   Out of school, she got a job paying 6 figures, and about 3 years later, she's making about what her parents spent on her entire education.  So yeah, that was a good investment, and I don't think any reasonable person would think that she would be where she is, without that education. [/quote]

A smart good kid will do anywhere and if her parents can afford it, I think that choice is reasonable.  [/quote]

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