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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The "hidden value" list is a list of schools I would not spend my money on. If those are my kids options, in-state it is.[/quote]

Isn't the assumption that those would be nearly free due to merit? Otherwise, I 100% agree with you.[/quote]

I suspect that they get down to State costs with merit, not nearly free. [b]There are schools on that list that are far better than most state schools.[/b][/quote]

Such as?  I would choose one of our excellent state schools any day over that random list of "hidden value" schools. 
DP[/quote]

I agree. [/quote]

Yep, economy is going to hell. Not the time to take a chance on a flailing private. This list is a decade too late.[/quote]

Maybe, but I think the intro to the list is interesting in the data used to compile it. This just wasn't tossed off. I like the idea of looking at places that have acceptance rates where you can actually get in. The price to earnings ratio is good. And the predicted earnings based on majors and who is in the student body. As I always tell my kids, the rankings are great but the top schools are already taking A+ students and you can't get into them anyway.[/quote]

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