<p>Cbug - I agree with the others above: the perception of LACs being better than state schools is regional. In our neck of the woods state schools are perceived to be the best unless you are talking about a name brand private (Stanford, USC, Ivy league). There are so many more LACs in the midwest and northeast I suspect the perception is quite different.</p>
<p>Both my kids have/are going the LAC route. Their schools have zero name recognition in CA. The schools just appealed to them and were a good match for their skills and interests. Whatever floats your boat…there are fantastic opportunities available no matter the type of college/ Uni.</p>