<p>I can say having older children that have already attended college all of the universities in all the New England states are excellent. Save money and send your kids to your home state university unless there are subjects or athletics specific to your children. When they apply for a job they are more likely to get a good job in their home state because so many workers have gone there too! For example if you attend UMASS and you apply for a job in Boston they have a higher chance of getting a job because of other alumni working there. If they have a degree from UCONN or UMAINE it might be tougher unless they were exceptional because there are fewer alumni working there. Basically the alumni network in action! LOL</p>