Expenditure per student? Alumni giving? Ways to determine ROI

If ROI is a major consideration, then it would be hard to beat schools such as Williams College & Dartmouth College if we limit the discussion to schools either under consideration or to schools similar to those revealed as being under consideration by @homerdog & family.

Some may find this approach regarding fit helpful: What will my son or daughter have to do in order to fit in at this particular college ?

Answers may range from “drink” to “work his tail off”.