<p>I’d say it sort of depends on your financial condition. If it means big debt? If you have an extra $80,000 then fine. If not, no, I wouldn’t think it was worth it. </p>
<p>Those of us with kids in LACs can get fiercely loyal to them (I’m no exception 
) <em>BUT</em> one also has to realize that kids can get great educations - and make great friends and all that - at lots of different kinds of schools. So, try not to let the pizzazz of CC interfere too much with your decision.</p>
<p>Bucknell is a good school, but probably does not have great name recognition in California, and when she goes to apply for jobs it will not mean much. Of course in the overall education of a child, that should not be a first priority.</p>