<p>plmdin, I really appreciate the guidance you have provided on the numbers. I had, however, no intention of suggesting that any portion of the class is “marginal”. I suspect that the “cusp of admissibility” means that ability to pay can become a criteria for admission. Well, so can a number of other qualities, from athletic ability to geography. My guess would be that 80% of Oberlin applicants could do just fine at any college in the country.</p>
<p>When the amount of students drops to 13%, however, I wonder if one should call it “full tuition” or a surtax. Certainly, one could argue that it overstates “real” tuition. As you correctly pointed out, that is another discussion. Again, thanks for the input. I wouldn’t be a bit surprised to find my offspring at Oberlin in the fall.</p>