You should not take on large Plus type loans for Econ at Midd vs UVM imho.
Yes midd is exceptional.
If the price was close or required work study etc. of course Midd would be my choice.
However, unless someone else offers to write these checks for your family, please feel free to the downplay the prestige factor. It’s like a fever. Don’t get caught up in it.
Because the fever will break one day, usually a year or two out of college when the bills start to roll in.
Seriously. UVM and Burlington is both really fun and a beautiful place to live. You can get an exceptional education there. Students make their opportunities in life, the school is vehicle. Get involved. Work hard. Make a difference. You’ll be very happy there and that’s the real gift.
SLU is great too. But far too remote for me.
-Midd is elite.
-UVM is excellent.
-Debt and loans are not elite
-Money for grad school and or for your parent’s retirement, priceless.