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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know why everyone is saying big flagship state schools. Not only do they they often have a major Greek scene, many of them have most  of their undergrads living off-campus after freshman year. A poor student may get a housing stipend, but it will not be enough to live in the "nice" off-campus apartments with pools and gyms (nor will they have parents with high enough incomes to co-sign on these nicer apartments).[/quote]
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You're going to pay for housing no matter where you go.

There is no "right" to live in "nice off campus apartments" and if you're poor you're not going to live like that no matter what school you attend.[/quote]

Okay, but there are schools where most everyone lives on campus for four years and the housing the same for rich or poor students since it is one price.[/quote]
This is the best model. Creates strong community and makes on campus housing pretty decent to live in. [/quote]
It is not the best model when the vast majority of the students are either rich or poor — with no middle class. It is a weird, synthetic barbell bubble. As for the flagship detractors: there will be frats/sororities at some, and some conspicuous consumption. That’s not the point: a significant proportion of students will be middle class. That’s good for the poor kids and the rich kids alike. [/quote]
Almost every institution of higher education with a need blind policy is actively solving what you’re talking about, but it is much much easier to complain incessantly I’m sure [/quote]
also the average income at most flagships is hardly different than their private counterparts.[/quote]
This is an ignorant comment that does not merit a serious response.[/quote]

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