zanger

The reality is if a non-Christian will pay the tuition he is welcome to the school, but if he is a Christian and poor he can hit the road. Ever notice how Christian colleges have so many non-Christian students? The reality is Christian THEMED colleges exist to market to Christians.

Unless you are wealthy, the only reason to go to college is to learn a job skill. Is a high priced Christian college the best place to learn a job skill?

Creekland

Actually, whether or not a non-Christian is accepted into a Christian college depends on the college. Some Christian colleges are for professing Christians only (an atheist or agnostic would have to lie to get in) and some are open to anyone figuring if a non-Christian wants to come they are welcome to - perhaps feeling they are searching or perhaps just genuinely being open.

When it comes to financial dollars, it again depends on the school. Some have more money to offer than others (just like secular schools). Like any other college, high scores, GPA, diversity (including geographic) and ec's will make a student more attractive and get better financial offers.

Many will disagree with you that the only reason to go to college is to learn a job skill. Several of us treasure the education and experience itself and consider the job skills a bonus.

zanger

"Many will disagree with you that the only reason to go to college is to learn a job skill. "

I said UNLESS someone is wealthy. The truth is most students graduate up to their necks in student loans, many with a permanent wage garnishment.

Creekland

We're not wealthy and I still disagree with you. Actually, there is more need-based aid for the non-wealthy especially if the student has good grades, test scores, and ec's.

sk8rmom

Source? Most students graduate having borrowed less than the Stafford loan limit (currently set at $31K). There are repayment options such as IBR and ICR which limit the amount of monthly payments to a percentage (IIRC, 15% for IBR) of the graduate's income and can be as low as 0. My guess would be that recent grads who end up with a wage garnishment have made other unwise financial decisions, such as excessive car loans or credit card debt.

gadad

No, that's a reason to go to a technical college. If all you get out of college is a "job skill," then you've gotten a foot in the door for an entry-level position. A year after you start that job, it'll be the range of your skills and understandings that facilitate or impede your career. The main reason to go to college is to expand the range of your skills and understandings and prepare yourself for the rest of your life, not just your entry-level job.

That's well put.