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<p>I agree with both statements. Syracuse will still have their niche. It will just be a changed niche. If they weren’t attracting top students anyway, it’s better that they adjust to meet the niche they do well with. It will likely mean a drop in rankings as they lose top “non-need” students (one supposes they had top “need” students who also qualified for merit aid before). Profs can only teach to the level of their students. If the level drops, so will the content. That’s life. They can choose that option if they wish (along with other schools) just as they could choose to drop athletic scholarships and see their athletic program drop too.</p>
<p>We need all types of schools from community colleges to lower tier to “B” level to top level, etc, (and there could be different labels on each).</p>