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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I went to Michigan and spent tons of time at Eastern Michigan. Ann Arbor is close to Ypsilanti. Also went to central, western, and state on weekends. My friends came to visit me. Michigan was more expensive, but I received a great education. I had no desire to transfer, but I didn’t care for many of the students - too liberal, east coast, snobby.

It all worked out well. I’m still close with my high school friends.  Michigan still opens doors and is respected. I didn’t need friends from there to have a successful career after graduation. The extra money for Michigan was worth it.

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I’m glad to hear that you are still friends with your HS friends. I’m in my 50s, all of my friends from elementary school and a few from HS are still my friends. Nobody from college though. I had fun, but the friendships didn’t last a few years post graduation. [/quote]

why do you think that is? I'm just curious.

I stayed in touch with friends from pretty much all stages of my life over the years. Emails and social media help, of course. Do you think you were just a couple years too early for that? I'm in my later 40s.[/quote]

I think that is part of it. I graduated college in 1990 , kept in touch and visited my college a few times but never connected with them via social media afterwards. I was a transfer student from CC, so was away only two  years. 
When I went to CC, a few of my elementary school friends went also. We all became friends w other students there at the CC and our circle widened. Still friends with those “friends of friends” today. [/quote]

So you are basically "still friends today with your freshman friends group from college".  The OP kid could be as well, if they ever make an effort on campus to make friends.  I wouldn't be thrilled paying a ton extra for my kid to attend a university if the kid really seems happier at the local state U with all their HS friends.  Why not just let them transfer and save the $$$?

It's not about elite vs state, it's about paying more money when your kid appears they would be happier at the less costly school

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