Yes exactly though see above regarding USC as this is a private with an undergrad population comparable to many public schools. Not sure the size/benefits of Boston College as I’m not that familiar with the school but personally speaking, I would not pay full price for any of these schools. However, as you said tastes differ and budgets differ as well. The latter matters a lot for families who are full pay but who have limited resources so are in a situation where they may be willing to pay but only for a good enough school. To some all of the above schools might be in the “good enough” category. To others, none would be.