Southern LACs

lots2do
Mon, 22 Feb 2016 22:27:22 +0000

@MidwestDad3, I should not have mentioned the increase at Sewanee, as I did not have all the facts. It appears they have been the same route as Hendrix in cost adjustment. Both seem to have found that what appeals to their customers is a higher cost and higher discount model. Both of these schools have tried having a lower cost overall than their comparable schools, only to determine that customers seem to prefer a higher cost/higher merit model.

Whatever they are doing, they seem to be thriving and only becoming more popular and selective. I really like the 4 year guarantee on cost of attendance. I think the idea of annual cost increase - and having no real control over that percentage is what worries my DH the most about private schools. Granted, public schools have increases as well, but when tuition and fees is in the $10K range, a 5% increase does not hurt as much as when the Tuition and fees are $40K.

I still want to visit Sewanee - for me, as I think it sounds like a magical, amazing place. Based on the reviews, comments and merit awarded last year to Southern LAC thread applicants, I knew without visiting that it was not an environment that would appeal to my S. So we have not made that trip.

Sounds like a great fit for your D - and shall I say - that is “priceless” - but even better when you get a 4 year guarantee that the cost will remain the same!