<p>We had a similar decision last year…our instate land grant vs others, including a failrly highly regarded private…</p>
<p>Our instate U at about $13,000 per year.
Tulane at $40,000 per year.
Son liked our state school better anyway and we didn’t feel the private school was worth anywhere close to $40,000 per year.</p>
<p>Will also allow son to use summers for travel and/or low pay/no pay internships. had he taken the more expensive option, he would have needed to make ‘school’ money during the summer.</p>
<p>Decision was easy and son loves his school!</p>