The challenge here is that the kind of school he likes is a big, vibrant public flagship… but the NY flagships aren’t as big and rah-rah as many other states
Exactly! SUNY schools really lack spirit, a nice campus, or one that isn’t located in the suburbs. Albany would be one choice given it’s located in the capital.
$30K is the annual budget and EFC. Above $35K annually would be a stretch.