<p>I can’t count the number of friends and acquaintences who, over the years, have been so insistent on their children attending State U because of the lower tuition. It’s also interesting how many of them later bemoan the fact that it took their children 5 and 6 years to graduate because of the inavailability of many core courses for their majors. Obviously no one has a crystal ball, but in many cases the cost of a 4-year degree from ND comes fairly close to a 6-year degree at State. Add to that the additional “lost earnings” during those two extra years out of the workforce, and ND starts to look like a real bargain!</p>