Anonymous
Post 04/12/2022 15:22     Subject: colleges that aren't worth 80k
Villanova.
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2022 15:08     Subject: colleges that aren't worth 80k
Anonymous wrote:It's decision time and many are considering the merits of in-state vs merit vs full pay options.
Which school would you NOT pay full price for?

My list:
Northeastern
U Miami
George Washington


I would argue that each of these schools is unique due to their cities, and worth paying 80k for some families who 1) can afford it and 2) are paying for the college experience their dc in a certain location not just the education. Of course, it is a luxury.
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2022 14:41     Subject: colleges that aren't worth 80k
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:All of them unless we had double our income.


right?

we're getting close to $200K and STILL trying to figure out how to afford putting 2 kids through college


NP...oh no, beware that your comment is going to lead to criticism and advice from DCUM financial planning "experts".


luckily, our first child is probably headed for state school, so not quite as painful.
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2022 14:39     Subject: Re:colleges that aren't worth 80k
Anonymous wrote:If I can pay for my kid to go to a college a tier above where he'd get in needing financial aid, and not end up in jail? Worth it to me.

This.
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2022 14:37     Subject: colleges that aren't worth 80k
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:All of them unless we had double our income.


right?

we're getting close to $200K and STILL trying to figure out how to afford putting 2 kids through college


NP...oh no, beware that your comment is going to lead to criticism and advice from DCUM financial planning "experts".
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2022 14:28     Subject: colleges that aren't worth 80k
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:All of them unless we had double our income.


right?

we're getting close to $200K and STILL trying to figure out how to afford putting 2 kids through college


Yes. I saw this coming a few years ago and decided to keep freelancing, so I can write off expenditures rather than do more steady employment.
Told DH not to apply for a promotion for a few years! Keeps us under 150k, and DD offered coa of 29-39k at some great schools. The system is so complicated.
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2022 13:24     Subject: colleges that aren't worth 80k
Anonymous wrote:All of them unless we had double our income.


right?

we're getting close to $200K and STILL trying to figure out how to afford putting 2 kids through college
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2022 13:14     Subject: colleges that aren't worth 80k
All of them unless we had double our income.
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2022 11:28     Subject: Re:colleges that aren't worth 80k
If I can pay for my kid to go to a college a tier above where he'd get in needing financial aid, and not end up in jail? Worth it to me.
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2022 11:26     Subject: Re:colleges that aren't worth 80k
ALL COLLEGES.
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2022 11:23     Subject: Re:colleges that aren't worth 80k
Anonymous wrote:My autistic child is going to go to a school that I'm sure you think isn't worth it. But she needs a small school with strong disability services to thrive and paying for that is worth it to me. But your fancy school clearly didn't teach you that everyone is different.


Mic drop
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2022 11:23     Subject: Re:colleges that aren't worth 80k
I feel the same way about mediocre private high schools as I do about mediocre private colleges.

In my experience, kids at privates can work hard in addition to playing hard and are more polished/sophisticated
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2022 11:21     Subject: Re:colleges that aren't worth 80k
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I could drive a Ford. I choose an Audi.
You do you.


Both get you to the same place, one will have more money when they arrive.

I’ll drive the Audi, pay $80k per year per kid, and still have more money.
No need to worry about us.


But you will never have class.


Stop the threadjack with your ridiculous car posts.
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2022 09:37     Subject: colleges that aren't worth 80k
Anonymous wrote:Wake Forest


I went there and have some friends with children there currently.

No clue how they are paying for it. I sure as hell wouldn’t.
Anonymous
Post 04/12/2022 09:25     Subject: Re:colleges that aren't worth 80k
The one you and your mother went.