<p>Ruppy, I am pleased I could help. I didn’t mean to imply that you were suggesting they were ‘marginal’ - that was my own warping/twisting of what one of the adcoms had said about need on the Oberlin Blogs. I am sure she didn’t mean her comment to be interpreted the way I presented it. I think you’re right that it just means that ability to pay is a factor - and so are many other things. In the end, Oberlin provides merit aid to some 60% of the students without regard to need. I think that’s impressive!</p>
<p>That discussion about ‘real’ tuition is one I’d like to have some day. :D</p>