<p>Haven’t read the whole thread, so apologies if this is redundant or off topic, but IMO, it is more about the size of the school than whether its a LAC or University. Many can get the “feel” of a LAC at a smaller U. They can get individual attention from faculty, small classes, etc. They may benefit from the availability of grad programs with perhaps more research opportunities available, but that is available at LACs as well. My S#1 attended a university that was about the size of my LAC. To me it “felt” like a LAC , except that it had Div 1 sports. Waste of $$, IMO, but thats a topic for another thread.</p>