<p>D was accepted to the Business Schools of Cal Poly, and two highly ranked private programs</p>
<p>Cal Poly was always her first choice so we did not face a difficult decision. However, it has been interesting to compare FA packages. Looking only at scholarships, grants and work study offerings and assuming graduation in 4 years:</p>
<p>Private 1 would run 100K more than Cal Poly
Private 2 would run 60K more than Cal Poly</p>
<p>This is without loans and associated interest accrual. </p>
<p>Comparative starting salaries showed the privates to be about 5K higher. The math is pretty clear. Not only will D be getting a fantastic education at a school highly valued by employers and recruiters, mom and dad will be able to help with graduate school based on the cost savings.</p>