<p>Dad<em>of</em>3, That is what I said. For something like computer science, a degree from a place like CMU could make a difference. If a family has the resources to pay for an expensive private, that is great. It may or not make a difference ,depending on the field of study. How much to pay for college is a personal choice. </p>
<p>The link you provided also details engineering salaries. My kid’s starting salaries were/are on par with the salaries in that article. Younger kid (who graduates next month), interned last summer with kids from other state schools, along with kids from Cornell ,Yale,etc .</p>