<p>What is of particular interest to me is that my younger son is very interested in Elon. Same geographic area - roughly the same size school - and the COA is about $35,000. I like Elon’s model better - charge a lower tuition - and thus reduce the need for FA. You also have less of a cost differential between those that are full pay and those that receive significant FA. </p>
<p>Do we associate cost with prestige? Is WF more prestigious than Elon because it costs $20,000 more?</p>
<p>Something just seems inherently wrong in a system where prices are hiked up for those that can afford to pay it in order to subsidize those who cannot. Simply charging a lower rate, as Elon does, seems to make so much more sense. Thoughts?</p>